Overview
In the 2001-2002 Federal Budget, the Government announced five incentives relating to diabetes, asthma, cervical screening, practice nurses and mental health. For details about the asthma incentive, visit the Medicare Australia Website:
http://www.hic.gov.au/providers/incentives_allowances/pip/new_incentives.htm
Asthma Management Videos for Health Professionals
The Lung Health Promotion Centre have professionally videoed the specialist presenters from their highly regarded "Introductory Course in Asthma Education". These videos, which are now available for sale, give health professionals the latest information on the management and treatment of asthma in adults and children.
Click here for more details on each video and to download an order form.
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Spirometry
Poster and order form for spirometry CD for GPs from Lung Health Promotion Foundation, allocated 20 RACGP CPD point.
Click here to download the poster and order form.
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Asthma 3+ Plan Business Case
Asthma 3+ Plan business case developed by Mornington Peninsula Division in January 2003.
Click here to download the business case.
The Asthma Foundation of Victoria
A community funded not-for-profit organisation that provides advice, counselling, education and training for people with asthma and their carers, health professionals, first aiders and the community.
The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
A non-profit body which serves the community by creating awareness and providing information about asthma.
Better Capacity, Better Care
An online resource directory developed by GPDV for divisions to support their work in promoting the Chronic Disease Management incentives in general practice.
Click here to access the online resource directory.