What’s in this issue?
PRIMARY CARE CLINICAL DIGEST
APRIL 5 2024
1. Immunisation Pānui April 5 2024
2. GPNZ media release: New funding welcomed as part of the package of measures to increase immunisation uptake
3. Applications open for Model of Care – Adult Working Group
4. Ruruku April 4 2024
5. Building the future of health virtual hui
6. Long COVID return to exercise flow chart
7. Pharmac seeking bids from suppliers to fund another type of hormone replacement therapy
8. Medicinal cannabis products that meet the minimum quality standard
9. Goodfellow Unit upcoming webinars, workshop and podcast
10. Update on new cases of measles
11. Updates for Primary Health Prescribers March 18-24 2024
12. Top Weekend Viewing
Immunisation Pānui April 5 2024
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GPNZ media release: New funding welcomed as part of the package of measures to increase immunisation uptake
GPNZ Media Release April 5 2024
• See the attached link to access the latest update on immunisation.
• Te Whatu Ora has confirmed a funding package to help support general practice to pre-call, recall or refer parents and caregivers of newborn babies for their 6-week immunisations.
• The funding package includes a base payment to general practice of $40 for every pēpi upon completion of their 6week immunisation, regardless of where the vaccination was delivered. An additional $40 ($80 in total) will be provided to general practice if pēpi meets the high-priority criteria (Māori, Pacific, Community Services Card, Deprivation Quintile five and rural).
• The funding is available from April 1 2024 to June 30 2025. Further detail on how funding will be distributed to general practice has been provided to Primary Health Organisations and will ensure access to funding can be backdated to 6-week immunisation events from April 1 2024.
• Te Whatu Ora supports a best practice approach, consistent with the RNZCGP Foundation Standard certification for general practices that provides the quality assurance and control processes for the delivery of childhood immunisation recalls and pre-call processes. PHOs will be funded to coordinate this initiative and facilitate best practice pre-call/recall and referral processes in general practice.
• A media statement is available on the Te Whatu Ora website.
Applications open for Model of Care – Adult Working Group
Draft Terms of reference
EOI form
Ruruku April 4 2024
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Building the future of health
virtual hui
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Long COVID return to exercise flow chart
See the flow chart
Pharmac seeking bids from suppliers to fund another type of hormone replacement therapy
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Medicinal cannabis products that meet the minimum quality standard
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Goodfellow Unit upcoming webinars, workshop and podcast
• Applications are now open for The National Palliative Care Steering Group ‘s next fixed-term working group, the Models of Care -Adult Working Group.
• Nominated representatives are being requested from key parts of the adult palliative care sector to ensure those selected are leaders in their field and have strong support from their sector. Community representatives are also being asked to join the working group to ensure the needs of patients, whānau and communities remain at the heart of this work. Please see the attached Nomination and Expression of Interest Application form for further details. Nominations and Expressions of Interest for the Models of Care - Adult Working Group close on Wednesday 17 April 2024.
• Other ways to participate are here.
• Click on the attached link to see the latest news from Te Whatu Ora.
• A virtual hui on Building the future of health is being held next week. Click on the attached link for more information.
• In 2023, the Cardio-Respiratory Special Interest Group of Physiotherapy New Zealand, developed the Long COVID Return to Exercise Flow Chart. This tool aims to guide healthcare providers in offering accurate recommendations for individuals with Long COVID as they resume physical activities. Its primary goal is to guide screening questions and support decision-making in the process of returning to activities or sport. It adopts a cautious approach to ensure return to activities and exercise is safe and does not cause a worsening of symptoms, taking into account post-exertional malaise. There is guidance on when to consider an onward referral to a cardiorespiratory physiotherapist and a detailed table outlining how to progress exercise without exacerbating symptoms.
• See the attached flow chart for information.
• More information on this media release is available on the attached link.
• For more information on this topic, see the attached link.
• Webinars:
o Navigating RSV management – April 9 Register here
o Subfertility – April 16 Register here
o ARF diagnosis – April 23 Register here
Update on new cases of measles
See release here
Updates for Primary Health Prescribers
March 18-24 2024
View online
Top Weekend Viewing
o The impact of nutrition on mental health – May 7 Register here
o Menopause: insights and beyond – May 25 Register here
• Workshop:
o Sexuality and intimacy – June 5 Places are limited, so register early
• Podcast:
o Secondary amenorrhea Episode and resources here
• The attached media release provides further background on the current measles situation, confirming that the positive case of measles reported earlier this week does not have measles as first suspected.
• See attached link to view the Pharmac updates.
• With an extra hour to spare on Sunday after the clocks go back, it could be a good time to hunker down and watch one of the recent Oscar winning/nominated films showcasing some of the acting talents of the world’s best actors. Not quite light entertainment, but well worth watching.
o Oppenheimer (Netflix, Neon, Apple TV) - During World War II, Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world's first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history. See trailer
o Nyad (Netflix) - Sixty-four-year-old marathon swimmer Diana Nyad attempts to become the first person ever to swim from Cuba to Florida. See trailer
o Maestro (Netflix) - On the verge of securing a golden opportunity, American conductor Leonard Bernstein begins a tumultuous relationship with actress Felicia Montealegre, upturning their lives. See trailer