02 June 2025
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.
The latest case studies focused on the management of measles and intravenous (IV) iron infusion cases. Continue reading for further details on these case studies.
Case study: HealthPathways Melbourne assistance with managing suspected measles in the community
A woman presents to her local GP with fever, cough, fatigue, and red eyes. She recently returned from Bali and reports feeling unwell for the past two days.
The GP reviews her immunisation history and finds she received only one childhood MMR dose, with no catch-up vaccination. The second measles dose was added to the National Immunisation Program after her birth in 1994.
Recalling a recent alert from the Chief Health Officer about measles cases in returned travellers, the GP consults the Measles pathway for guidance.
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Case study: HealthPathways Melbourne assistance with IV iron infusion
A female, 28, presents to her regular GP who has been managing her for iron deficiency anaemia for the previous two months.
To do this, the GP has been using the Iron Deficiency Anaemia guidance on HealthPathways Melbourne, and found menorrhagia to be the likely cause.
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