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Growing demand sees allergy assist® service continue nationwide

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The allergy education and advice platform, allergy assist® is being continued beyond a successful initial trial period. Since launching, more than 800 doctors have registered with allergy assist®, reflecting the increasing need. There has been a strong uptake by GPs and Rural Generalists in regional, rural and remote areas, reflecting two thirds of registrations.

Cases for advice can be submitted via the platform and are responded to within 48 hours by a clinical immunology/allergy specialist. More than a third of cases submitted for advice relate to food allergy. Other common cases are questions about skin reactions, history of anaphylaxis and drug (medication) allergy.

As part of the platform offerings, users can access free interactive webinars presented by the service’s Clinical immunology/allergy specialists, work through education cases, complete mini modules and be directed to health professional and patient resources from the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) and Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia.

allergy assist® is an initiative of the National Allergy Council with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and delivered in partnership with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) via the ACRRM learning management system.

Dr Sandra Vale, National Allergy Council CEO is pleased to see strong engagement from GPs across Australia. “allergy assist® has demonstrated the value of connecting GPs with specialist allergy advice in a practical and accessible way. Continuing the service means GPs across Australia can keep accessing trusted, evidence-based support to help deliver timely care for patients,” she stated.

ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says the continuation of allergy assist® is an important outcome for GPs and Rural Generalists. “For rural doctors, managing allergy care isn’t just about medication management,” Dr Martin says, “It’s about having the right knowledge, tools and specialist support to confidently diagnose, treat and refer patients when needed. The strong uptake of allergy assist® shows there is clear demand for practical services that deliver timely access to expert advice.”  

Allergic diseases are among the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia, affecting approximately one in three Australians. The ongoing service will continue to provide free allergy specialist advice and educational content to support GPs and Rural Generalists working anywhere in Australia. The service supports high quality care provided closer to home for the many Australians affected by allergic disease.

Learn more about allergy assist®.

Register to use allergy assist® through the ACRRM website.

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