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Western NSW PHN is currently seeking Expression of Interests from general practices within Western NSW for the implementation of the StepCare Service within their practice.

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Western Health Alliance, which operates the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Melina Saunders as a Director of their governing board.
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It's been a year of great achievement for our PHN.

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The Therapeutic Goods Administration has advised GPs of a product defect alert for ColoVantage Home Faecal Immunochemical Test Kits also known under the brand names ColoVantage Home Bowel Screening Test, Bowelscan, BowelCare and Bowelscreen Aotearoa.
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As part of the aim to help GPs manage the care of mental health consumers, the GP Psychiatry Support Line are producing a series of online resources.  Headed by renowned psychiatrist Dr Martin Cohen, these videos invite psychiatrists to present a topic they specialise in, followed by Q/A.

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NSW Health has advised of an increase in incidents of expired vaccines being administered to patients. It is essential that the expiry date is checked on all vaccines prior to administration to avaiod patient recall and revaccination as well as loss of patient confidence.
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On 26 November 2018, the Australian Parliament passed the My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening Privacy) Bill 2018.

The measures allow Australians to opt in or opt out of having a My Health Record at any time during their life. Records will be created for every Australian who wants one after 31 January 2019. After this date, a person can delete their record permanently at any time.

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The opt-out period for My Health Record has been extended to 31 January, 2019 and the opt-out portal and helpline will remain open and available until then.
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There will be some changes to Medicare that will take effect on 1 November 2018 to provide mental health support to individuals in drought-affected regions.
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