Opportunities and education
Education
Annual GP Education Day
On 1 March 2025, our GP Integration Unit hosted close to 80 local General Practitioners (GPs) at Lyell McEwin Hospital for our annual GP Education Day.
GPs from across the north heard from NALHN specialists on various topics and services, which were recorded, including:
- Safe@Home
- Management of Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes on GLP RA or SGLT-2i Therapy
- Updates in Heart Failure and Lipid Management
- Management update of incidental HPB findings
- Haematology for GPs - MGUS, Polycythaemia, VTE and more
- End of Life Care, a Team approach
- Prolonged Fever in Children + Non Infectious Causes of Fever in Children
ECHO Program
Run by South Australian Postgraduate Medical Education Association (SAPMEA).
ECHO is a virtual peer-learning model for primary health care providers, including GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals. By combining presentations and case discussions, ECHO builds supportive communities to enhance knowledge and confidence in managing complex patient conditions locally.
For more information see the SAPMEA ECHO Program website.
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
The RACGP run multiple events throughout the year. For further information see the RACGP Events website.
GP Shared Care opportunities
Clozapine Shared care — For further information see the Clozapine for health professionals page.
GP Obstetric Shared care resources.
GP ADHD Shared Care (CAMHS) resources.
Research
Quit-Help Study
The QUIT-HELP study tests if financial incentives help pregnant women to quit smoking. The University of Adelaide trial is focusing on expectant mothers in Adelaide’s northern suburbs receiving antenatal care at Lyell McEwin Hospital and Modbury Hospital.
Complete the contact form for more information.
The University of Adelaide, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
The University of Adelaide Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences run regular clinical trials.
See their website for an up to date list of Clinical Trails.
SAHMRI: OMEGA 3 Status Test for Prematurity Risk
Women with a singleton pregnancy and low omega-3 status (concentration) in their blood are at higher risk of early preterm birth than women with adequate omega-3 status. The study aims to supplement women who are low in omega 3 to reduce their risk of early pre-term birth. Screening needs to occur before 20 weeks and can be conveniently ordered on the SAMSAS form with the women’s 12 week screening bloods.
More information and brochures for GP’s and patients can be found on the SAHMRI website.