Invitation to join focus groups around pituitary services across NSW
Invitation to join focus groups around pituitary services across NSW
The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) is currently undertaking a project to better understand how patients access pituitary services across New South Wales (NSW), with the aim of identifying opportunities to improve care pathways and outcomes.
As a valued GP providing frontline care, we would like to invite you to join a virtual focus group on Tuesday 27 May from 5:30 to 6:30pm, to share your experiences and perspectives on pituitary care in NSW.
Focus Group Overview
The session will bring together a group of general practitioners to discuss current referral pathways, access to services, communication between providers, and potential areas for improvement.
Key Discussion Topics
Referral Pathways and Clinical Variation: How patients are referred for pituitary care and any differences or challenges you’ve observed across regions or services.
Barriers to Access: Issues your patients face when accessing pituitary services, including wait times, logistics, health literacy, and specialist availability.
Communication and Coordination: Opportunities to enhance collaboration between primary care and specialist teams, including endocrinologists and neurosurgeons.
Service Gaps and Improvements: Your perspective on what’s missing and what could better support you and your patients.
How to Get Involved
If you are interested in participating, please fill in your details and indicate your availability using this form by 12 May 2025: https://forms.office.com/r/uvxGBs9FZG
If you have any questions regarding the focus group, please contact Brihony Porter, Project Officer, Diabetes and Endocrine Network, ACI at brihony.porter@health.nsw.gov.au.
This opportunity will be paid in line with the NSW Health Remuneration Rates for Sessional Visiting Medical Officers policy, We appreciate your time and commitment to improving care for people with pituitary conditions, and we hope you’ll be able to join us.
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