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1992
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Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) is the new name of the Australian Divisions of General Practice (ADGP) which was established in 1998 as the peak national body representing 119 divisions of general practice and their state-based organisations across
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's GPs members of their local division. The Network delivers local heath solutions through general practice. Our activities cover a broad range of primary health care issues in the program areas below:
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2600, 2601, 2602, 2603, 2604, 2605, 2606, 2607, 2608, 2609, 2611, 2612, 2614, 2615, 2616, 2617, 2618, 2619, 2620, 2621, 2900, 2901, 2902, 2903, 2904, 2905, 2906, 2907, 2911, 2912, 2913, 2914Aged Care GP Panels Initiative
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Enhanced Divisional Quality Use of Medicines
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Dynamic Divisions #5
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The Value of the Divisions Network
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Federal Budget Submission 2007-08 | 20/41 Liardet Street01st Nov 06 |
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Divisions Directory
AHMAC Presentation: Delivering Health Solutions
The ACTDGP deals with a variety of stakeholders that include government, health care providers and nongovernment organisations on a broad range of health issues. This provides an opportunity for General Practice to be central to health debate and to seek improved outcomes for General Practitioners and their patients.
The Division's mission is to improve health outcomes of the local community through General Practice.ADGP News Volume 8 Edition 8
The Division aims to:Topics and Skills in Spinal Medicine
GP Network Forum 2006- Develop a community of General Practitioners who are supported in their professional role.
- Support and advance General Practice so that it will be able to better respond to community needs.
- Extend and support the role of the General Practitioner in the provision of health care.
- Communicate with the Division's major stakeholders to develop and provide more effective health care systems for the region.
- Coordinate and foster continuing education and quality improvement activities for GPs and practice staff.ASHM Short Course in HIV Medicine
28th Apr 06 - 30th Apr 07
- Engage GPs in research relevant to general practice and to encourage an evidence-based approach to service delivery and planning.
Topics and Skills in Spinal Medicine
- Market the benefits of general practice to the ACT community.04th Oct 06 - 09th May 07
- Provide an effective corporate service that achieves the agreed goals of the Division.National Glaucoma Week
15th Jul 07 - 21st Jul 07
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
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- Completion of a three year coordinated Care Trial.
- Participation in the development and implementation of an Integrated Diabetes Service in the ACT.
- Improved collaboration with a range of stakeholders on aged care issues through the Healthy Ageing Program.
- A comprehensive approach to support for General Practitioners in the area of mental health care.
- A HIV/AIDS program that successfully provides comprehensive care to a client group with complex chronic care needs.
- Completion of a medication management trial focussing on collaboration between general practitioners and pharmacists.
- A broad IT initiative that involves a comprehensive program of practice visits and a range of education opportunities in IT for General Practitioners and practice staff.
- An innovative trial in the management of benzodiazepine dependency.
CHALLENGES FOR THE FUTURE
Home- Corporatisation of General Practice.
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About AGPN
- Supporting General Practitioners in a manner that makes General Practice a rewarding, desirable career.
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Consumers & Divisions
- Health system reform at the grassroots and local level in partnership with consumers and other health providers.
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Annual Forum
- The integration of IT into General Practice.
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Discussion Forums
- Effective integration of allied health services into a General Practice/ primary car paradigm.
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Divisions Directory
- A review of the governance structure of the ACTDGP.
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Document Library
- A restructuring of the governance structure of the ACTDGP.
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