Practice Support Model
This page describes the practice support consultancy model and benfits to members.
The Division aims to support GPs and allied health professionals in the delivery of primary health care to local communities.
This Division staff provides services to members using using a consultancy-style model.
The practice support consultancy provides practices with up-to-date information about clinical guidelines, and new government health initiatives.
How can the Practice support model help my practice?
The Practice Support Consultant provides personalised support to GPs and staff in member practices.
Consultants ensure practices can maximise their clinical and business performance.
It is a hands-on approach to the delivery of support to the general practice team, whether it be via a personal visit, one-to-one training, telephone or email support.
Clinical support
Practice Support Consultants also provide the following clinical support:
• managing chronic disease
• mental health
• e-health (information management and technology)
• quality improvement
• hospital and community engagement
• immunisation
• antenatal shared care
Business support
Consultants provide:
• resources, products and training to help manage the practice
• professional development opportunities
• keeping the practice informed about new health programs and incentives
• keeping the practice up-to-date with what is happening at Bankstown GP Division
• Informing practices on how to be involved with any Divisional program or initiative.
More information
For more information please contact Bankstown GP Division.