Queensland PHNs webinar: COVID update for general practice #7

In by Jodie McHarry

GPs and general practice staff are invited to join us for a facilitated hypothetical, exploring the challenges that people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, including refugees and migrant workers, are facing during the pandemic. With support from the Refugee Health Network Queensland and Queensland Health, we’ll follow the COVID journey …

Eating disorders and AOD use: what clinicians need to know

In by Jodie McHarry

About the presenter: A/Prof Sarah Maguire (Director, InsideOut Institute) is a clinical psychologist, researcher, educator, and policy maker with 20 years’ experience in the field of eating disorders. A/Prof Maguire has worked in hospital and community settings, supervised clinical teams and trainees, is a specialist clinical trainer and board approved …

Queensland PHNs webinar series: COVID update for general practice #6.

In by Jodie McHarry

Topic: Winter Readiness: The Coincidence of Influenza and COVID-19 Speakers: Dr Steven Donohue, Director, Townsville Public Health Unit Dr Trent Yarwood, Infectious Disease Specialist, Cairns Dr Karen Benn, GP, St George, South West Queensland  Audience: GPs and general practice staff Join us as we discuss the impact of the coming flu season …

HVP in Australia – Disease and Vaccination

In by Jodie McHarry

With the latest facts about Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and vaccination, this webinar covers everything you need to know about the disease and available vaccines. Learn about: Human Papilloma Virus Cause and symptoms HPV in Australia Transmission and prevention Available vaccines, efficacy and safety

General Practice Sterilisation Update (two-part series)

In by Jodie McHarry

General Practice Sterilisation Update – two-part virtual series. Please register for Part 1 (17 May 2022) and Part 2 (24 May 2022) to complete this series. CCQ invites general practice staff to attend a two-part virtual session on instrument processing. The session aligns with the RACGP 5th edition, infection prevention …

2022 Paediatric Eating Disorders Webinar series

In by Jodie McHarry

The mental health impacts of COVID-19 and the rapidly changing world for our teenagers are recognised triggers for the development of disordered eating. In response, the CYMHS Eating Disorders Program will offer a series of interactive webinars. The Paediatric Eating Disorder webinar mini-series launches Wednesday, May 18th from 5:30 – …

2022 Paediatric Eating Disorders Webinar series

In by Jodie McHarry

The mental health impacts of COVID-19 and the rapidly changing world for our teenagers are recognised triggers for the development of disordered eating. In response, the CYMHS Eating Disorders Program will offer a series of interactive webinars. The Paediatric Eating Disorder webinar mini-series launches Wednesday, May 18th from 5:30 – …

2022 Paediatric Eating Disorders Webinar series

In by Jodie McHarry

The mental health impacts of COVID-19 and the rapidly changing world for our teenagers are recognised triggers for the development of disordered eating. In response, the CYMHS Eating Disorders Program will offer a series of interactive webinars. The Paediatric Eating Disorder webinar mini-series launches Wednesday, May 18th from 5:30 – …

2022 Paediatric Eating Disorders Webinar series

In by Jodie McHarry

The mental health impacts of COVID-19 and the rapidly changing world for our teenagers are recognised triggers for the development of disordered eating. In response, the CYMHS Eating Disorders Program will offer a series of interactive webinars. The Paediatric Eating Disorder webinar mini-series launches Wednesday, May 18th from 5:30 – …

2022 Paediatric Eating Disorders Webinar series

In by Jodie McHarry

The mental health impacts of COVID-19 and the rapidly changing world for our teenagers are recognised triggers for the development of disordered eating. In response, the CYMHS Eating Disorders Program will offer a series of interactive webinars. The Paediatric Eating Disorder webinar mini-series launches Wednesday, May 18th from 5:30 – …

GP Webinar Series: Early Diagnosis of Dementia….Why Bother?

In by Jodie McHarry

Dementia puts enormous strains on people living with declining cognitive function, their families, carers and their GPs. There’s a degree of scepticism about the value of early diagnosis given there are no effective medications; but in fact making the diagnosis as early as possible has enormous value and there are …

Lipid lowering landscape: New and emerging treatment approaches

In by Jodie McHarry

Hosted by the Heart Foundation in partnership with the World Heart Federation, this webinar will seek to explore the latest evidence on the management of high cholesterol in the context of cardiovascular risk reduction. Our international expert panel will discuss: • Update on the mechanisms and role of new and …

Voluntary assisted dying implementation in Queensland information session

In by Jodie McHarry

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 was passed on 16 September 2021 by the Queensland Parliament and will commence on 1 January 2023. About this event Queensland Health’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Unit invites you to join an information session on the implementation of voluntary assisted dying in Queensland. Our expert …

Demystifying referral pathways for Haematology (non-malignant)

In by Jodie McHarry

CCQ in partnership with the Sunshine Coast Hospital Health Service (SCHHS) invites you to this webinar, presented by the SCHHS Haematology team to explore a range of issues relating to Haematology (non-malignant). The aim of this webinar is to provide GPs with up to date information about the most common …