Tuesday 30 June 2020 7.00–8.30 pm (AWST) Cost: Free for members A collaboration between RACGP WA and The Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM), this webinar explores the strategies available for the prevention of HIV transmission, focusing on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). A landmark in HIV prevention drugs, PrEP (tenofovir with emtricitabine) is approved for use on the Pharmaceutical Benefits. This webinar covers screening for PrEP eligibility, how to prescribe PrEP, and the best practice for monitoring patients on PrEP. This insightful webinar is presented by WA GP and HIV s100 prescriber, Dr Ric Chaney and…

Thursday 18 June 7.15pm-8.15pm This WA Primary Health Alliance webinar will look at (re)building trust with patients, in the wake of COVID-19. Panelists include Dr Lyn Wren - Practice Principal, Quinns Mindarie Super Clinic, Dr Sean Stephens - Practice Principal, Next Practice Victoria Park and Raelene Tully - Practice Manager, Murray Medical. Register here.

Thursday 25 June 2020 7:00pm AEST ACRRM has been working closely with the Australian Digital Health Agency (Agency) and the Department of Health to support the implementation of electronic prescriptions. This webinar will help rural doctors to understand and plan for the new ePrescribing system. For more information and to register visit the website.

Join RACGP Rural's online meet-up to connect with your rural and remote colleagues and share your experiences in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with the RACGP WA faculty, this one hour meeting will highlight a Western Australian GP story, with Dr Mandy Villis from Mount Barker sharing how they are tackling the current pandemic. This meet-up encourages discussions and conversations; connecting you with your rural and remote colleagues. Date:     Wednesday 17 June 2020 Time:     7.00–8.00 pm AWST Venue: Online   Register now

Jun 16, 2020 11:00 AM (WST) From 1 July 2020 some important changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) and recommendations for pneumococcal, meningococcal and hepatitis A vaccination will take effect. The pneumococcal vaccination recommendations and schedule will change to reflect the current best clinical evidence in preventing pneumococcal disease in adults and in people with conditions that increase their risk of disease. The changes seek to simplify vaccination advice by making it easier to understand who should get vaccinated, and when and which vaccine they should get. The meningococcal vaccinations funded through the NIP will change to better protect…