Links

The Cancer Council of Victoria web site www.cancervic.org.au/ has more than 1,000 easy-to-navigate pages, it is now one of the most sophisticated cancer information sites in Australia. As well as a useful resource for general practice, the new website is a great tool for helping those diagnosed with cancer and their families to understand the disease, its treatment, and the support available. Please see the attached media alert for further details about the content of the new website.

CareSearch (project funded by the Department of Health and Ageing to improve the evidence for palliative care clinicians, researchers and educators www.caresearch.com.au

Gippsland Regional Integrated Cancer Service http://www.gha.net.au/grics/index.htm

RACGP Silver Book 2006 Medical Care of Older Persons in Residential Care Facilities

Aged Care Homes MBS Items Flowchart (November 2006)

RCH REFERRAL FORMS RCH also happily accept referrals on GP letterhead or on the statewide referral form.

RCH OPD Referral form (Kids Connect)
http://www.rch.org.au/emplibrary/kidsconnect/RCH_OPD_Referral_Form_Generic.doc

Install on Practice software
http://www.rch.org.au/kidsconnect/outpatients.cfm?doc_id=8609

RCH Pre-referral guidelines
http://www.rch.org.au/kidsconnect/clinical.cfm?doc_id=10388

Statewide referral form (GPDV)
http://www.gpdv.com.au/Documents/VSRF%20Feb%202006,%20DRAFT%20Paper-based%20version,%20GPDV.doc

Install on Practice software
http://www.gpdv.com.au/gpdv/

The RCH announces around 20 new and updated parent info factsheets on the RCH Kids Health Info website. These include common and less common conditions and procedures and I hope at least some of these plus other info on the site is useful to you and the children/parents you see – see the list below.

Cradle cap
Facial burns
Molluscum
Croup
Cerebral palsy – an overview
G6PD deficiency
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP)
Nuclear Medicine
Thoratec VAD (pre- heart transplant)
Cardiac terms
Chronic illness and school
Brain injury – toileting, physical activity, bathing and dressing, living skills, period management, sexuality and physical activity for children with a disability.

Tell others about this site

A medical student recently completed a parent study in the RCH emergency department. This study showed that almost all parents (97%) who used the Kids Health Info website found it extremely useful and trustworthy, but only around 20% of parents actually knew the site existed. Please help us to spread the word about this useful resource by forwarding this email and encouraging people to join our mailing list:

Join mailing list

Simply send a blank email to join-kidshealthinfo@lyris.wch.org.au. You will be sent an email confirming your subscription and can unsubscribe any time yourself.

Posters

If you want a ‘Kids Health Info’ and ‘All Kids Need a Family Doctor’ poster (Primary Care Liaison), and/or business cards with the website address please send an email with your postal address and how many copies you would like.

MENTAL HEALTH LINKS

Iwww.ipmhs.org.au will provide consumers and health professionals access to health and training information and resources.

www.dualdiagnosis.org.au is intended to be a clearing house of resources, information and discussion for consumers and health professionals interested in achieving better outcomes for person with both mental health and substance treatment needs

The Stress Reduction CD is an IPMHS designed and produced relaxation CD with 3 relaxation scripts, including one especially for children.
The Mental Health Info Card is a 3-fold wallet-sized card with relevant health service contacts details and website addresses
Lanyard Mental State Assessment Tag: An ID sized mental state assessment to link off lanyards.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR TEMPLATES

See Download tab.