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October 2019

Sale of clinic Network

Sale of clinic

Dear fellow practitioners The property in 83 Molloy Street supporting the present Busselton Osteopathic Clinic is for sale. Dr Yvan Ducat intends to semi-retire and he is offering a new generation of health practitioners the opportunity to work in an ever growing community in a great and peaceful location. Please email the Clinic if truly interested. yvan@busseltonosteopathic.com.au Sincerely Dr Yvan Ducat D.O (osteopath)
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October 31, 2019
Opioids and the bigger picture when treating chronic pain LearningNetworkNews

Opioids and the bigger picture when treating chronic pain

Opioids and the bigger picture when treating chronic pain – starting October 2019 The current NPS MedicineWise program provides clarity on the role of opioids when supporting patients with chronic non-cancer pain. It covers the latest evidence and offers advice on engaging patients to take an active role in managing pain. Information and resources covered as part of this educational visit Discussion includes the implications of emerging evidence on the management of chronic pain Advice on how to engage patients in difficult conversations about opioids and tapering Patient resources to improve outcomes for patients using opioids We now offer educational…
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October 31, 2019
Rural Health West Annual Photo Competition EventsNetworkNews

Rural Health West Annual Photo Competition

Our annual photography competition is back - if you are a rural health professional or a family member of a rural health professional, this is for you! We want to see your #FurryFriendsofRuralWA (feathers and scales are welcome too, we don't discriminate!) We ALL have the best doggo, the smartest cat, the prettiest horse or the least scary-looking rat, but will they win you a GoPro? Let's find out! Prizes on offer Up to five (5) submissions per person Bragging rights What are you waiting for? Go and take a picture of your best furry friend or better yet, jump in…
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October 30, 2019
Haemology info for GP’s NetworkNewsSpecialists

Haemology info for GP’s

A South-West regional service for patients with haematological cancers to be cared for closer to home came to fruition earlier this year with the commencement of a weekly haematology outpatient clinic at Bunbury Hospital. This initiative is part of the WACHS Cancer Strategy 2017-2022 and recently endorsed WACHS-SW Cancer Plan. Partnering with Bunbury SJOG Hospital Cancer Centre, where patients receive their treatment, visiting haematologists from Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH), Dr Dustin Hall and Dr Paul Kruger will be seeing patients either face to face or by Telehealth. “Not all haematological cancers will be able to be managed in the South…
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October 23, 2019