Unlocking Faster, More Consistent Patient Care with HealthPathways
For general practitioners (GPs) across the Central Coast and Hunter New England regions, HealthPathways offers a practical, evidence-based framework to guide patient assessment, management, and local referrals. If you haven’t yet set up a personal HealthPathways account, you’re joining a majority of colleagues who already benefit from quick access to up-to-date pathways tailored to local services. Registering is straightforward, and free access is a compelling reason to integrate HealthPathways into daily practice.
Why Personal HealthPathways Accounts Matter
A personal HealthPathways account provides rapid, succinct information on clinical assessment and management, aligned with local referral pathways. This is especially valuable in the busy primary care environment where timely decisions can impact outcomes. With a personal account, GPs can:
- Obtain evidence-informed guidance specific to the region’s available services.
- Access updated pathways without sifting through lengthy documents.
- Register for online training or in-person visits to maximise the platform’s benefits.
Registration details and support options are available via the Central Coast and Hunter New England teams. For assistance, you can email CCHealthPathways@thephn.com.au or HNEHealthPathways@thephn.com.au to request a visit or online training.
Central Coast: New and Updated Pathways You Should Know
Central Coast HealthPathways has expanded its library with several new pathways to support daily practice. Recent additions include:
- Infectious Gastroenteritis in Adults
- Urgent General Surgery Assessment
- Facial Palsy
- Ear Wax
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD)
In addition, frequently used pathways have been reviewed to reflect current best practice, including:
- Vaccine Storage and Cold Chain Breaches
- Preparing a General Practice for a Disaster
- Immunisation in Pregnancy
- Positional Plagiocephaly and Craniosynostosis
- Driver Assessment of Older Persons
- Gynaecomastia
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
To see what has changed, visit the Central Coast Daily Updates page and review the concise summaries that highlight edits and newly added guidelines.
Hunter New England: Recent Reviews Keep You Ahead
Similarly, Hunter New England HealthPathways has undergone timely reviews to ensure frontline clinicians have access to current information. Notable updates include:
- Non-acute Chest Pain
- Acute Chest Pain
- Bariatric Surgery
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Transgender Health – Specialist Referrals
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
These updates reflect the region’s commitment to evidence-based practice and streamlined patient journeys. By staying informed, GPs can make faster decisions, coordinate care more effectively, and reduce unnecessary referrals.
Getting Started: Registration, Training, and Support
If you’re not yet using HealthPathways, now is the time to register a personal account and start benefiting from tailored, local guidance. Registration is complemented by ongoing support opportunities—email addresses provided above can book you in for site visits or online training sessions to ensure you’re getting the most from the platform.
Additionally, HealthPathways dashboards help clinics track changes and quickly identify updated pathways, which is especially helpful for practices serving diverse patient populations and managing chronic conditions.
Take Action Today
Join the 85% of GPs in the region who already rely on HealthPathways for fast, accurate decision-making. Register, explore the new and reviewed pathways, and arrange training to integrate HealthPathways into your clinical workflow. For registration help or training requests, contact CCHealthPathways@thephn.com.au or HNEHealthPathways@thephn.com.au.
