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In this Op-Ed piece GP, Dr Paresh Dawda who has patients in palliative care, and palliative care nurse practitioner Nikki Johnston OAM talk about the issues that need be addressed in the Australian health system to support patients with complex care needs. The current model is discussed where there are limits on how palliative care patients can be cared for by traditional GPs and in clinical settings. The absence of a national register and definitions, affect all areas of the community, not just those who don't have equal access.

Join AGPAL presenter Dr Paresh Dawda for the third and final webinar in Series 1: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Practice Incentives Program Quality Improvement (PIP QI) – Part C: The How?

Join AGPAL presenter Dr Paresh Dawda for the second of three webinars in Series 1: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Practice Incentives Program Quality Improvement (PIP QI) – Part B: The What?

Join AGPAL presenters Dr Paresh Dawda and Angelene True for the first of three webinars in Series 1: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Practice Incentives Program Quality Improvement (PIP QI) – Part A: Introduction and The What?

In this episode, hear a panel discussion moderated by Chris Smeed and featuring Riwka Hagen, Tracy Johnson and Dr Paresh Dawda. They have an all-out discussion about what is needed to resuscitate general practice in Australia.

The dynamics of health care are changing, with increasing acceptance of patients being engaged as partners with clinicians in their care. What does this mean for Australia’s approach, particularly at a time when the Federal Government is developing a 10 Year Primary Health Reform Plan? Emerging concepts and practices such as patient activation and aspects of health care that need to be strengthened such as self-management and health literacy will be discussed by the webinar panel featuring American exponent of partnership in health care, Professor Larry Baker, consumers advocate, Linda Beaver, Care Opinion, Assoc Prof Michael Greco, and a leader in general practice reform, Dr Paresh Dawda. Moderated by Leanne Wells, CEO of CHF.

Social isolation refers to limited social contact and interaction with others, resulting in feelings of loneliness and disconnection. It disproportionately affects the elderly due to factors like loss of friends and family, retirement, reduced mobility, ageism, and limited access to technology. The elderly are at higher risk of social isolation as they may experience a shrinking social circle and face barriers to social participation. Social isolation has significant detrimental effects on their mental and physical well-being, leading to increased rates of depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, and reduced quality of life. Addressing social isolation among the elderly is crucial for promoting their overall health and happiness. Social prescribing is a healthcare approach that recognises the importance of social factors in overall well-being. It involves connecting individuals with non-medical activities and community resources to improve their health and quality of life. Healthcare professionals, such as doctors or social workers, "prescribe" activities like art classes, gardening, exercise groups, or support groups, which can address underlying social determinants of health and promote holistic well-being. By addressing social isolation, mental health, and lifestyle factors, social prescribing aims to enhance individual health outcomes and reduce the burden on healthcare services. Social prescribing provides support in various areas of people's lives, leading to increased confidence, improved navigation of systems, and enhanced friendships and trust in healthcare, while communities should be designed in an age-friendly way to prevent isolation. In Part 1 of the Models of Care on Social Prescribing, Australian Health Journal spoke to 4 people advocating for social prescribing in Australia: - Dr Michelle Lim, Scientific Chair and Chairperson, Ending Loneliness Together - Patricia Sparrow, Chief Executive Officer, COTA Australia - Dr Paresh Dawda, General Practitioner, Director and Principal, Next Practice Deakin. All well as being a UK GP - Tracey Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Inala Primary Care The discussions with these advocates emphasise social prescribing is a necessary solution to address isolation, loneliness, and stress, but it requires more resources, funding, and support to make it accessible and affordable for individuals, particularly older Australians. Coming soon: Part 2 of the Models of Care on Social Prescribing, Australian Health Journal looks at the Bolton Clarke Connect Local, A free program for over 65's to promote wellbeing through social connection. The program is run by the Connecting Communities to Care (CCtC) in the Glen Eira community in Melbourne.

This webinar is the sixth episode in the Person-centred Care in Practice webinar series. It explores how Brisbane South Primary Health Network (PHN) defines and approaches person-centred care. The speakers discuss how Brisbane South PHN’s Person-centred Care Practice Initiative and toolkit support practices to work towards becoming more person-centred through a range of different practical, quality improvement-focused activities. The webinar also has a question and answer session with a panel including: - Dr Paresh Dawda, Principal GP | Next Practice Canberra - Dr Johanna Lynch, GP and psychotherapist - Angela How, Manager Evidence Translation & Innovation | Brisbane South PHN - Nicole Forrester, Quality Improvement Coordinator | Brisbane South PHN - Anna Flynn, Director, Partnering with Consumers | ACSQHC For more information about person-centred care please visit: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/partnering-consumers/person-centred-care

Join AGPAL presenters Dr Paresh Dawda and Angelene True for the third and final webinar in Series 3: Population Health and Digital Literacy – Part C: Designing the care delivery system.

The Pod was conceptually born during a diabetes collaborative, after Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles refined the process for capturing diabetes risk assessments. Paresh, with a Univerity of Canberra team, co-designed a waiting room Patient EmPowerment Pod. The idea was simple. • Could patient’s waiting for their appointment answer some simple questions in an interactive pod? • Would a report card based on the data they provide help to motivate them to address lifestyle factors?

Bianca Forrester and Paresh Dawda speak to Laura Hemming from The Mental Elf about their sessions at the Quality Forum in Melbourne in October 2023. Bianca Forrester is a GP Academic at the Western Victoria Primary Health Network. Her talk at the Quality Forum in Melbourne is entitled: "Towards a regional primary care learning health system: from crisis response to resilience". Dr Paresh Dawda MB BS, DRCOG & DFRSH, FRCGP, FRACGP, is Adj Prof at the University of Canberra, and Adj Assoc Prof at UNSW - Prestantia Health. His talk at the Quality Forum in Melbourne is entitled: "Implementing age friendly health care systems in primary care for house bound people". Find out more about the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 30 Oct to 1 Nov 2023: https://internationalforum.bmj.com/melbourne/