Latest HealthPathways Melbourne case studies

HealthPathways Melbourne regularly publishes case studies to highlight how the platform supports GPs in accessing the most up-to-date treatment pathways for their patients.

Case study: Assistance with influenza

A 45-year-old woman booked telehealth appointments for her 70-year-old mother and 10-year-old daughter after both developed flu-like symptoms. All three live in the same household. Recalling signs at her usual clinic advising people with respiratory symptoms not to attend in person, she chose remote care. That morning, she performed rapid antigen tests on both her mother and daughter, which returned positive for influenza A.

Case study: Exploring the Australian Government’s new National Lung Cancer Screening program

Case 1: A 48-year-old patient has heard about the new lung cancer screening program. He has been a heavy cigarette smoker for most of his life, and has quit in the past year with the help of his regular GP. He would like to get screened for lung cancer.
 

Case 2. A 59-year-old patient presenting for repeat scripts was identified by his GP as a potential candidate for the new lung cancer screening program. The patient fitted the 50 to 70 age range, was asymptomatic, and was actively still smoking.

Case 3. The same GP had also referred an eligible 55-year-old patient for a low-dose chest CT scan under the lung cancer screening program. They revealed ‘moderate risk’ findings.