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Didi Stigter
From: NSW&ACT August update <nswact@racgp.org.au>
Sent: Wednesday, 10 August 2016 1:27 PM
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Subject: Dr Stigter | Fellowship in Canberra | Practising in Denmark | Musical therapy in
Newcastle
Welcome to the RACGP NSW&ACT Member Update
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Welcome message from Bowral
Faculty colleagues
Fellowship and Awards Ceremonies – registration now open
Formal invitations will be emailed early next week, however if you know which ceremony
you would like to attend, you may already register for either Canberra or Sydney.
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Our most prestigious event will be live streamed from Newcastle
Newsletter

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Join us on Friday 19 August as we celebrate our achievements over the past 12 months,
discuss the future direction of RACGP NSW&ACT, network with fellow colleagues and be
inspired by guest speakers. Complimentary registration for members.
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'Something is rotten in the state of Denmark' – definitely not general
practice
by Dr Karen Flegg, ACT Corlis Fellow
'The recent World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA) Europe conference provided
an opportunity for attendees to undertake a practice visit in Copenhagen as a guest of
Danish colleagues. As an experienced practice visitor, I was curious to go to a practice in a
country like Denmark with a well organised health system and highly trained family doctors'
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Vale Amanda Jane McBride
The well-known and well-loved Associate Professor Amanda Jane McBride passed away
on 13 July 2016 after a brief illness. Some people manage to enrich the lives of everyone
they know, just by their personality and generosity of spirit. Amanda was one of those
people. The following tribute is provided by Dr Carolyn Bennett.
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Learning and development
Managing obesity – No time to waste workshop

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Saturday 20 August, RACGP Specific Interests network is holding a workshop designed to
help GPs develop skills in approaching people with obesity in a sensitive and non-
judgemental manner.
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Connecting Asthma Care – 2016 Symposia Series*
Thursday 13 October, join Asthma Australia and Asthma Foundation QLD & NSW at the
2016 Asthma Symposium Sydney, incorporating an extensive day-long program of
research and clinical studies, the latest approaches in asthma management and practical
information on asthma medications and device techniques.
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Access seven extra Medicare mental healthcare item numbers*
Starting Monday 28 November, is your final chance to get your Certificate of Clinical
Hypnosis in 2016. Learn the fundamentals of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), guided
imagery, counselling, stress management and relaxation and how to ultimately help your
patients with and without medication.
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Resources and tools
GPs congratulated for increased HIV testing*
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing is now easier and identical to other tests and
with a positive HIV result, this triggers your local HIV support program to call you and
provide diagnosis support and referral into local support services.
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QI quick tip – Search local
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A quick guide on how to how to search
for accredited activities quickly and
efficiently.
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Standards for general practices update
An online recording is now available that shares information about the changes, new
indicators and the large scale piloting process. Have your say on the Standards.
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