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In Practice: Find out more about the PSR
A webinar will detail the PSR’s processes, what constitutes inappropriate practice, and ‘common traps’ to avoid.
An upcoming webinar will give GPs an overview of common traps the Professional Services Review sees and the mistakes typically made by GPs.
This week’s In Practice also includes the final RACGP Specific Interests and Emerging Minds webinar on children’s health, the chance to nominate for rural and remote health awards, and two upcoming CPD events for GPs in Western Australia.
Role of the Professional Services Review
Webinar: Tuesday 22 July, 7.00 – 8.00 pm (AEST)
CPD: 1 EA hour
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In the second of two July webinars on Medicare compliance, RACGP President Dr Michael Wright joins Professional Services Review (PSR) Director Associate Professor Antonio Di Dio to provide an overview of what constitutes inappropriate practice, the three stages of the PSR review process, and where health practitioners can find further information and support.
It will address topics including common billing traps and grey areas, billing rules such as 80/20 and 30/20, and what GPs need to know about overservicing. The PSR will also reveal what most frequently results in referrals, and what common mistakes GPs can make, resulting in repayments.
This webinar is free for both members and non-members, and an on-demand recording will be available afterwards.
Applying the skills of focused psychological strategies for children
Webinar: Thursday 24 July, 7.00 – 8.30 pm (AEST)
CPD: 1.5 EA hour
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This webinar, the fourth and final in the RACGP Specific Interests and Emerging Minds series, will focus on skills that can support GPs in this area. It will also cover how GPs can support families to notice progress during challenges that can arise for children and families when they are implementing new skills.
The webinar will conclude with considerations for ending overall work with children and families in ways that are collaborative, acknowledging and accountable.
WA GPs: Management of alcohol and other drug use
Webinar: Wednesday 13 August, 6.00 – 8.30 pm (AWST)
CPD: 1 EA and 1 RP hour
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This session, including dinner, will review the key components of commonly used substances such as alcohol, sedatives/hypnotics, opioids, methamphetamine and tobacco, followed by case-based discussion. Presented by Dr Mike Christmass, addiction medicine consultant.
WA GPs: Hepatitis B in primary care
Webinar: Tuesday 26 August, 7.00 – 8.00 pm (AWST)
CPD: 1 EA hour
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GPs play a crucial role in improving health outcomes for people with hepatitis B, through testing, diagnosis, informed clinical management and support for individuals and their families. This webinar provides an update on the epidemiology, screening, diagnosis, and management of hepatitis B in the community.
Presented by GPs and hepatitis B prescribers Dr Kate Coles and Dr Simon Slota-Kan, this webinar explores:
- WA hepatitis B virus epidemiology
- screening for hepatitis B
- testing, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with hepatitis B
- interpreting serology
- when to refer
- incentives, support and resources available for GPs and patients
- case studies and Q&A.
Nominate for the 2025 National Rural and Remote Health Awards
Nominations are
now open until 11 August for the third National Rural and Remote Health Awards, which celebrate the efforts of health professionals and organisations serving remote and rural communities across Australia.
Inaugurated by Rural Health Pro, the awards take place each November as part of Rural Health Month. Nominations can be peer, organisation, patient or self-nominated for ten categories:
The awards presentation will take place on Ngunnawal Country at the National Press Club of Australia, in Canberra, on Wednesday 5 November.
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