Coronary heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in Australia, and poor diet is the biggest contributor to the burden of heart disease. In recent years research into heart disease and nutrition has shifted away from single nutrient approaches towards dietary patterns. Join the Heart Foundation and …
A Systematic Approach to Investigating Symptoms of Lung Cancer
In collaboration with Cancer Australia and clinical experts in lung cancer, Lung Foundation Australia has developed a free, accredited eLearning course for primary care health professionals based on Investigating symptoms of lung cancer: a guide for all health professionals, a tool developed to assist all health professionals investigate symptomatic people …
Event Information: Nicotine vaping products, the NZ smoking cessation experience; practical tips for Australian prescribers
From 1 October 2021, all supply of nicotine vaping products will require a prescription from an Australian medical practitioner (whether the supply is domestic or by way of importation). This TGA webinar meets the demand from healthcare practitioners for support to be ‘1 October 2021 ready’ to aid consumers wanting …
Smoking Cessation and Mental Health: Quit Using the Word ‘Quit’
In this webinar, we’ll be discussing strategies to motivate those with mental health issues to cease smoking and exploring the challenges this presents. This webinar will present evidence-based strategies to engage and motivate smokers with mental health issues to cease smoking. It will cover the prevalence, theory and practice of …
Smoking Cessation and Mental Health: Quit Using the Word ‘Quit’
In this webinar, we’ll be discussing strategies to motivate those with mental health issues to cease smoking and exploring the challenges this presents. This webinar will present evidence-based strategies to engage and motivate smokers with mental health issues to cease smoking. It will cover the prevalence, theory and practice of …
Expert Insights: Repetitive Negative Thinking: Understanding and treating rumination and worry
Program Outline Repetitive negative thinking is present across a range of disorders but rarely addressed in treatment. Join this Expert Insights session as we explore the fundamental features of rumination and worry and its impact on a range of disorders. We’ll also discuss some of the latest innovations in treating …
Shingles, Meningococcal and Pneumococcal disease
This session is tailored to Immunisation Providers – GPs, Nurses and Pharmacists. Presented by: A/Prof John Litt MBBS, Dip RACOG, MSc (Clin Epid), FAFPHM, FRACGP, PhD – Flinders University Prof Helen Marshall MBBS, DCH, MPH, MD – Adelaide University
Exploring the RACF Medicare Benefits Schedule: GP, Allied Health & Mental Health Services: Part 1- existing items
Medical Business Services, Medicoach and CQWBSC PHN are pleased to present a 2-part webinar series discussing the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items for GP/OMP and Allied Health for RACF residents to maximise health outcomes and business viability / sustainability. In response to the health impacts of COVID 19 on RACF …
Masterclass on the Oral Contraceptive Pill
There are a plethora of choices when it comes to oral contraception, and knowing which option is best for which patient can be tricky. Plus, as in so many areas of medicine, what happens in the real world isn’t always covered in the textbooks. Register for our upcoming online masterclass …
Webinar: COVID – Back to School, Vax for 5-12 yo, Mandatory Vax and Exemptions, Moderna Safety Data, COVID Normal Predictions
Topics and presenters COVID Update – A/Prof Nigel Crawford The Delta variant is proving to be a game-changer in the fight against COVID-19. Its high and seemingly indiscriminate infectivity has seen a huge surge in people requesting vaccination against the virus, particularly with the Pfizer vaccine. GPs are at the …
Complexities in Personality Disorder: A MBT Approach
About this event At this conference you will hear from leading international expert Prof Anthony Bateman, who with Peter Fonagy, developed Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) for borderline personality disorder (BPD). MBT is an empirically-supported treatment for people with borderline personality disorder. It offers positive outcomes for people with complex and multifaceted …
Primary Care Investigations in the time of COVID: Cardiac, Renal, Pulmonary, Bowel and Shoulder
Online Venue: Online (We will send you the viewing link when you register) Can’t attend on Saturday 25th? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recordings later
COVID-19 vaccination and children 12+ live Q&A for GPs and Practice Nurses
Children’s Health Queensland invites General Practitioners and Practice Nurses from across Queensland to join a virtual Q&A session to discuss COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 12 years and over. The event will be hosted by Children’s Health Queensland’s GP Liaison Officer Dr Aaron Chambers and feature an expert panel in paediatric immunisation and …
Detection of cognitive impairment and dementia in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples attending primary care
Let’s CHAT Dementia Webinar Series – Webinar 2 (of 6) Join Adjunct Professor Mark Wenitong and Adjunct Professor Edward Strivens as they discuss the clinical and cultural best practice principles of detection and diagnosis of cognitive impairment and dementia in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples attending primary care. Follow …
Symposium: Anxiety and depression in dementia
Hear from our expert panel of clinicians, researchers, and people with a lived experience of dementia and anxiety/depression. Find out about the latest international research and clinical guidelines, and join in with a live Q&A as we discuss where we need to focus research, clinical practice, and policy development. We’ll …
GP Liason Officer Virtual meet and greet
Join our virtual meet and greet with Dr Fionna Hadden, General Practice Liaison Officer. Bring along any queries or concerns and join us to have a chat. Fionna Hadden has been a GP in Bundaberg (Millbank Medical Practice) since 2017. Prior to moving here she worked for 8 years at …
Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD in Emergency Service Workers
Program Outline GPs often play a central role in the provision of healthcare to communities in the immediate, acute phase of emergency situations, and on an ongoing basis for the long-term recovery of individuals and their broader community. Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure …
Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD in Emergency Service Workers
Program Outline GPs often play a central role in the provision of healthcare to communities in the immediate, acute phase of emergency situations, and on an ongoing basis for the long-term recovery of individuals and their broader community. Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure …
Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD in Emergency Service Workers
Program Outline GPs often play a central role in the provision of healthcare to communities in the immediate, acute phase of emergency situations, and on an ongoing basis for the long-term recovery of individuals and their broader community. Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure …
Talking About Suicide in General Practice – Webinar
Program Outline The Talking About Suicide in General Practice workshop aims to increase GPs skill and confidence in: recognising presentations where suicide risk is high undertaking a detailed risk assessment management planning using a collaborative, team based approach Accreditation 6 CPD Activity points (RACGP) 3 Educational Activity PRPD (ACRRM) Prerequisites …