The Australian Digital Health Agency invites you to join a Q+A Support session on Electronic Prescribing. Sessions will run each week on varying days to help suit your schedule. We welcome all your questions and there is no requirement to have used electronic prescribing prior to joining a session. For …
Stepped Care and eMH in General Practice
In this 2 hour workshop participants will be introduced to the concept of stepped care in mental health, specifically in the context of the way mental health problems present and are managed in primary care. The history and thinking behind the development of the stepped care model will be discussed, …
Stepped Care and eMH in General Practice
n this 2 hour workshop participants will be introduced to the concept of stepped care in mental health, specifically in the context of the way mental health problems present and are managed in primary care. The history and thinking behind the development of the stepped care model will be discussed, …
The assessment and management of toxicological emergencies
This instalment of the Rural Health Webinar Series will explore practical tools and techniques that rural GPs can use to appropriately assess and manage toxicological emergencies. Participants will learn about the key considerations involved in risk assessment, how to recognise and anticipate life threatening consequences resulting from poisoning, how to …
PRESCRIBING FOR PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE
WellFemme Founder Dr Kelly Teagle is excited to present this seminar for GP’s wanting to up-skill in perimenopause and menopause. She is joined by WellFemme colleagues Dr Katie Kent and Lynda Newman to bring you the latest research and evidence when prescribing for perimenopause and menopause. In this seminar you’ll learn how …
Practice Efficiency: Trends and Opportunities
COVID immunisation rollouts, changes in government compliance and increased patient demands are placing increasing pressure on doctors to manage their time. How can GPs streamline consults and find efficiencies, while giving patients the attention they need? Join this virtual event to find out how to: Improve practice efficiency Create a …
Pneumococcal vaccination in older adults
The webinar will take a case based approach to implementing the pneumococcal vaccination recommendations for adults which came into effect July 1, 2020. Presenters: Assoc Prof John Litt, Flinders University, SA Angela Newbound Adelaide PHN, SA
Pneumococcal vaccination in older adults
The webinar will take a case based approach to implementing the pneumococcal vaccination recommendations for adults which came into effect July 1, 2020. Presenters: Assoc Prof John Litt, Flinders University, SA Angela Newbound Adelaide PHN, SA
The A-Z of Managing Heart Failure in Primary Care
AstraZeneca is pleased to invite you to the upcoming “The A-Z of Managing Heart Failure in Primary Care” meeting. Join us virtually for an exciting combination of plenary presentations and interactive workshops led by a Cardiologist/GP duo addressing the need for earlier intervention in the management of symptomatic heart failure …
Common challenges in primary care: Rheumatology
Metro North Hospital and Health Service and Brisbane North PHN invite GPs to join our Metro North Rheumatologist experts for an evening of education and discussion. The webinar will include discussions on the vital role of GPs in managing three common conditions in rheumatology as well as how to optimise …
Common challenges in primary care: Rheumatology
Metro North Hospital and Health Service and Brisbane North PHN invite GPs to join our Metro North Rheumatologist experts for an evening of education and discussion. The webinar will include discussions on the vital role of GPs in managing three common conditions in rheumatology as well as how to optimise …
Contemporary issues in Low Back Pain
This year has been defined as the ‘Global Year about Back Pain’ by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) and Pain Australia. In keeping with the theme of the IASP, the pain management service at Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service is presenting on the “Contemporary issues …
COVID-19 vaccine Q&A session ‘Medico-legal issues: What’s new?’
Join us for an online discussion about the latest medico-legal issues you may face during the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines in general practice. A/Prof Nicholas Wood from National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS), will join our experts to provide advice and discuss potential challenges in the following areas: …
Sydney Addiction Seminars: Medicinal Cannabis in 2021 – When, Why and How?
Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry has rapidly expanded in the last few years, with now dozens of listed manufacturers and suppliers, clinics and dispensing services, advocacy and information services, and often with links between them. The task of obtaining necessary authorities (Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), state health departments and the Office …
Menopause Management Past, Present and Future – Iron Supplement Troubleshooter – Prevention of Preterm Birth in Australia – COVID Update
Topics and Presenters: COVID Update – A/Prof Nigel Crawford Recent outbreaks and clusters in Australia are primarily due to the Delta variant. A/Prof Crawford will provide a detailed practical understanding of this variant as well as the “Delta Plus” and other variants of concern that may end up in Australia. …
Special Guest Panel You CAN Ask That!
Special Guest Panel: You CAN Ask That! For the final presentation of the year a panel of esteemed AOD experts will attempt to answer the complex and curly questions you have submitted over the previous 6 months. Test out their smarts as part of a forum for discussion and knowledge exploration …
Global Perspectives on Regulating Substances
Daniel Phillips and Jim Hunt: Global Perspectives on Regulating Substances Global regulation of substances was dominated by the United Nations Single Convention of Narcotic Drugs in 1961 which was followed by the Convention of Psychotropic Substances in 1971. So began the “war on drugs”. This presentation will look at differing global …
“But it’s the Least of Their Problems…” – Barriers to Smoking Cessation in Young People Aged Under 18yrs
Rebecca Mounsey and Dr Hoi Yan Li: “But it’s the Least of Their Problems…” – Barriers to Smoking Cessation in Young People Aged Under 18yrs Young people aged under 18 experience different tobacco related harms to adults and current smoking cessation treatments and policy are focussed on adults and don’t respond …
Reflective Practice Groups as a Form of Supervision
Chris Dawber: Reflective Practice Groups as a Form of Supervision Reflective Practice Groups (RPGs) aim to promote reflection and critical thinking, provide support, foster team cohesion and help mitigate stress and compassion fatigue in healthcare workers. This talk will explore how RPG can support the interpersonal aspects of caring and explore …
QScript Learning: Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs
Debbie Rigby: QScript Learning: Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs This presentation aims to provide the health care professional with the principles of rational prescribing and dispensing of benzodiazepines and z-drugs, as well as recommendations of best practice for tapering and discontinuation of these medicines when applicable. Debbie Rigby is an Advanced Practice Pharmacist …