SafeScript podcasts: Safer patient care in the era of SafeScript

GP clinical advisors – 1800 812 804

A peer-to-peer advice service for GPs to help them support patients in primary care with prescription medication concerns and complex needs.

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SafeScript training

Training is available to support you in using SafeScript and responding to the needs of patients. Training attracts CPD points and covers safe supply of high-risk medicines, using respectful communication with patients and how to use SafeScript.

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Primary Health Network Health Pathways

Information about Health Pathways, specific to your Primary Health Network can be found at SafeScript training hub(opens in a new window).

Journal article

Krebs EE, Gravely A, Nugent S, et al. Effect of opioid vs nonopioid medications on pain-related function in patients with chronic back pain or hip or knee osteoarthritis pain: The SPACE Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2018; 319:872-82.

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GP clinical advisors – 1800 812 804

A peer-to-peer advice service for GPs to help them support patients in primary care with prescription medication concerns and complex needs.

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SafeScript training

Training is available to support you in using SafeScript and responding to the needs of patients. Training attracts CPD points and covers safe supply of high-risk medicines, using respectful communication with patients and how to use SafeScript.

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Opioid Replacement Therapy

Information about providing opioid replacement therapy services in your medical practice or pharmacy, including application forms, training and a quick guide to prescribing buprenorphine/naloxone.

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Project ECHO

Project ECHO brings specialist knowledge and support in opioid management to primary care practitioners throughout Victoria. TeleECHO sessions are free for clinicians to access, are case-based and attended by participants from across Victoria. Any health practitioner with an interest in opioid management can attend and take part in any session.

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Primary Health Network Health Pathways

Information about Health Pathways, specific to your Primary Health Network can be found at SafeScript training hub(opens in a new window).

GP clinical advisors – 1800 812 804

A peer-to-peer advice service for GPs to help them support patients in primary care with prescription medication concerns and complex needs.

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SafeScript training

Training is available to support you in using SafeScript and responding to the needs of patients. Training attracts CPD points and covers safe supply of high-risk medicines, using respectful communication with patients and how to use SafeScript.

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Reconnexion – 1300 273 266

Secondary consultation services are available through Reconnexion, specialising in anxiety disorders, depression and benzodiazepine dependency.

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Primary Health Network Health Pathways

Information about Health Pathways, specific to your Primary Health Network can be found at SafeScript training hub(opens in a new window).

GP clinical advisors – 1800 812 804

A peer-to-peer advice service for GPs to help them support patients in primary care with prescription medication concerns and complex needs.

Find out more(opens in a new window)

SafeScript training

Training is available to support you in using SafeScript and responding to the needs of patients. Training attracts CPD points and covers safe supply of high-risk medicines, using respectful communication with patients and how to use SafeScript.

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Talking about pain: Language guidelines for chronic pain (2019)

Published by Pain Australia, these guidelines promote the consistent use of appropriate, inclusive and non-stigmatising language when talking or writing about chronic and persistent pain and people living with these pain conditions.

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Primary Health Network Health Pathways

Information about Health Pathways, specific to your Primary Health Network can be found at SafeScript training hub(opens in a new window).

Journal article

Nicolaidis, C. Police officer, deal-maker, or health care provider? Moving to a patient-centered framework for chronic opioid management. Pain Medicine, 2011; 12(6):890-897.

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