Learning Objectives: How to assess asthma control How to approach patients with suboptimal asthma control Improve understanding of NAC guidelines on how to adjust asthma medications Understand the use of dual and tripple therapy options in asthma management Australia Speaker: Dr Alex Ritchie Respiratory Specialist Dr Alex Ritchie graduated class …
Drug and Alcohol First Aid Community Workshop
This Drug and Alcohol First Aid is supported by funding from the Australian Government through the Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast PHN Program. Do you have regular contact with people who are affected by problematic alcohol and drug use? This one-day community workshop will give you the knowledge and …
Practice Staff Network Meeting: Mental Health Update
Join us for an update on Mental Health in Fraser Coast. All practice staff are welcome to attend. Guest Speakers: Tim Byrne Manager, MHAOD CCQ *PLEASE NOTE: For catering purposes, we ask that you please advise us as soon as possible (preferably 24 – 48hrs) prior to the event if …
Walking Together, Learning Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competency for Health Professionals
Learning Outcomes Discuss and respond to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander history, with reference to culture, local history and socioeconomic factors that impact health outcomes. Describe and define the terms ‘cultural awareness’, ‘cultural competency’ and ‘cultural safety’ and identify key differences. Identify barriers and enablers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait …
Psychotropic Medication in Children and Adolescents
Dr Stephen Moore is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with more than 30 years’ experience. He is a foundation Psychiatrist for Evolve in Queensland and has been the only Child Psychiatrist in Central Queensland for 22 years. Dr Moore is accredited by the RANZCP to train junior registrars and over …
Heart Failure: an active role for GPs and patients
Early diagnosis of heart failure and effective management in primary care prolongs lives, keeps people out of hospital, and improves quality of life. The NPS MedicineWise program on heart failure has been developed in collaboration with the National Heart Foundation of Australia. Managing heart failure is complex. High rates of …
Atrial Fibrillation – The Silent Killer
Atrial Fibrillation – The Silent Killer New Guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Renal Impairment Coronary Artery Disease and Peripheral Artery Disease – New treatment Options
Spotlight on Lung Cancer – Early Referral and Diagnosis of Patients with Lung Cancer in Hervey Bay
Speakers: Dr Hayden Christie, Medical Oncologist – Hervey Bay Hospital Dr Alex Ritchie, Respiratory and Sleep Physician – Wide Bay Respiratory and Sleep Clinic Topics: Spotlight on Lung Caner – Early Referal and Diagnosis of Patients with Lung Cancer in Hervey Bay Dr Hayden Christie Severe Asthma – How to …
Motivational Interviewing Workshop
Motivational Interviewing Workshop for Primary Health Professionals and Community Workers Motivational interviewing (MI) is a person–centred, goal–oriented approach to helping people achieve change through exploring and resolving ambivalence. Motivational interviewing was developed in the 1980’s by Drs William Miller and Stephen Rollnick to help addiction treatment clinicians achieve better retention …
Dermatology Update: Skin Conditions, Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthiritis
GP Education and Network Event Dermatology Update: Skin Conditions, Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Please join our GP Liaison Officer, Dr James Chanaka for an update on Dermatology by Dr Sandeep Kumar. Skin conditions in dermatology – practical considerations for the management of patients presenting with skin conditions in general practice. …
Regional Disability Expo 2021
Regional Disability Expo is returning to Queensland in 2021. Regional Disability Expo allows your community to have access to the same resources as those who reside in metropolitan areas of Queensland. Each regional expo is as unique as your client base and we aim at bringing the community together to celebrate …
Voices of In-Sight Lived Experience Workshop
Many people within our communities have a lived experience of suicide, be that through having experienced suicidal thoughts; survived a suicide attempt; cared for someone through suicidal crisis; or being bereaved through suicide. Your voice, insight and wisdom are critically important to guide suicide prevention activity in your local region …
Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention
Duration: 6 hours, plus morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Program Outline: This workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. It also provides practical tools for health professionals managing the …
Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention
Duration: 6 hours, plus morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Program Outline: This workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. It also provides practical tools for health professionals managing the …
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