Older Adult Psychiatry Workshop for GPs - September 2nd and 11th 2010
OGPN in collaboration with the North Metropolitan Older Adult Mental Health Service, invites GPs to attend this Active Learning Module on patients over 65 years old, who have or may develop psychiatric illness complicated by conditions of ageing, serious behavioural disturbance related to dementia, and/or a newly arising mental disorder. Click here to download a copy of the event flyer.

The workshop will be held over two sessions, Thursday, 2nd September AND Saturday 11th September 2010.

GPs must complete both workshops plus pre and post workshop activity to obtain 40 Category One points. For further information or to reserve your place, contact Mental Health Program Manager Paula Baimbridge by Thursday 26th August on 9208 9512 or email paulab@ogpn.com.au

Health Alert - Swine Influenza
The WA Department of Health is providing regular updates on the processes to care for suspected cases of the virus.The latest information and resources for General Practitioners and Health Professionals can be found on the WA Department of Health website and the Australian Government website.
A new web page has also been launched by the WA Department of Health 1st May 2009 Swine Flu – What West Australians Need to Know.

Resources (external link)
The RACGP has developed a number of downloadable resources available to all General Practices online which include:

• RACGP Pandemic Flu Kit including draft practice policies and procedures which can be adapted to your practice RACGP Pandemic Flu Kit.
• Practice Support Posters including handwashing, infection control and use of PPE RACGP Practice Support Posters
• Educational resources relating to pandemics can be found on the RACGP website (external link).