Please distribute this information to all practice staff
Key points

1. NSW Health will provide GPs and AMSs with free anti-influenza medication to treat eligible patients.
2. A clinical assessment algorithm has been developed to guide clinicians in the use of the anti-influenza medications distributed by NSW Health for patients with influenza-like illness.
3. The distribution of anti-influenza medications and surgical masks from NSW Health will commence from Monday 22 June 2009.
4. Interim arrangements have been put in place to ensure eligible patients can access anti-influenza medications in the period before GPs and AMSs receive their first delivery.

	NSW Department of Health - Info for GPs (Updated 19 June 2009)
	NSW Influenza Assesment Algorith Flow Chart
	H1N1 Flu GP Treatment Record Form
	H1N1 Flu GP and AMS Order Form

 Several Australians have acquired human swine influenza through overseas travel. A small number of locally acquired cases have been confirmed in VIC and SA.

As always, check the NSW Health website (www.health.nsw.gov.au/publichealth/swine_flu.asp) frequently for the latest case definition and list of affected countries, which will change over time.

People who report influenza-like symptoms and meet the case definition for suspected human swine influenza are being advised to attend their local emergency department for assessment.

	Swine Influenza Infection Control Precautions for Hospitals (26 May 2009)
	NSW Department of Health - Swine Influenza Lab Testing (26 May 2009)

+ NSW Department of Health - Private Healthcare Facility Update (May 2009)
This alert is to provide an update to private health care facility staff about the human swine influenza (H1N1 Influenza ’09) situation

NSW Department of Health - Private Healthcare Facility Update (May 2009)

NOW TAKING REFERRALS – ITEM 713

WHAT is the Lifestyle Modification Program?

• Provided by accredited health professionals (diabetes educators, exercise physiologists and dieticians) it involves 10 hours of small group education over six months.
• Patients learn about healthy eating, exercising and staying motivated.
• It involves moderate physical exercise and supports participants in making lasting changes.

WHO is eligible for the subsidy?

• If you have billed a 710, 713 or 717 and the patient has scored ≥15 on AUSDRISK (but DOES NOT have diabetes) they can attend the program for only $50.00 with UNSW Lifestyle Clinic and $10 with Diabetes Australia – NSW (full cost is $264.00).
• Health care and concession card holders receive the course for free.

HOW To Refer?

• Fill in the AUSDRISK and General Practitioner Referral Form (PDF on website)

• Call the Division on 9389 0874 for a Diabetes Unique Identifier (DUI) and fax the referral to the Division on 9387 4175 for processing

For more information please contact Candi on 9389 0874 ext 203.
This information can be found on the LMP section of the website. Please follow the link below

 Lifestyle Modification Program - LMP