Our local psychiatry group has set up a fantastic phone support service for SWS GPs! Northside Macarthur has psychiatrists available to provide advice on diagnosis, medication, other treatment and pathways to care. GPs are invited to text 0407 466 687 with their contact details and state ‘please call Dr X regarding advice’ and Northside MacarthurContinue reading “Northside Macarthur psychiatry crisis advice service for GPs”
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Mental health impacts as COVID-19 cases rise
SSWGPLink Chair, Dr Ken McCroary speaks with the Wollondilly Advertiser about the mental health impacts of rising cases, and the critical role of vaccinations. The Macarthur General Practice GP urged all locals to speak to their GP about what option would be best for them. https://www.wollondillyadvertiser.com.au/story/7384736/macarthur-gp-concerned-about-mental-health-impact-as-covid-19-cases-rise/
GPs need access to fit-testing
SSWGPLink Deputy Chair, Dr Michael Tam, discusses the importance of N95 mask fit-testing in newsGP. Without the fit-testing, N95s are still better than nothing, but it’s chancy. For it to be demonstratively effective – and it would be the standard in other industries – if you’re going to be using a respirator … it doesContinue reading “GPs need access to fit-testing”
Dispelling common COVID-19 myths
SSWGPLink Chair, Dr Ken McCoary speaks with The Leader to dispel common myths There is plenty of information out there about the COVID-19 vaccines, but doctors say the only person you should be taking advice from is your GP. https://www.theleader.com.au/story/7344172/gp-dispels-common-covid-19-vaccine-myths/
More funding and vaccines to GPs
SSWGPLink Deputy Chair, Dr Michael Tam, discusses what is needed for Australia to have vaccinated its population by end-of-2021 in newsGP. Completing the vaccination program in 2021 is plausible, but GPs say additional funding and delivering mRNA vaccines will be crucial. https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/what-is-needed-to-get-australians-vaccinated-by-de
Chair’s end of year update
A warm welcome to those that have been able to attend the Sydney South West GP link Annual General Meeting and I trust you have been keeping safe and well throughout these challenging and precarious times. 2020 has certainly been a turbulent year with devastating fires followed by flood and culminating in the Covid19 Pandemic with all the associated health and economic costs suffered by so many.
GP LINK Lunches – Dr Murray Wright
SSWGPLink Chair, Dr Ken McCroary, spoke to Dr Wright on 7 December 2020 about the mental health impacts of COVID-19, and the importance of collaboration between the primary and tertiary care sectors.
Advocating for GPs to help prepare aged care for COVID-19
SSWGPLink Chair, Dr Ken McCroary highlights the danger of COVID-19 to older people. GPs working in aged care should immediately work to help facilities get ready for a worsening outbreak, GP and lecturer Dr Ken McCroary writes. https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/gp-opinion/gps-must-help-aged-care-prepare-for-the-coronaviru
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