VaxPolLab is a research group led by Dr Katie Attwell at The University of Western Australia. About this event Join Dr Julie Ji on the 14th of December, 9am AWST for an MS Teams webinar on The Mental Imagery and Vaccine Acceptance (MIVA) research project. Vaccine delay and refusal behaviour …
Self-Care: How to be a sustainable practitioner
Sustaining a healthy work life balance as a mental health care professional is difficult in the context of the long hours required, the heavy workload, the pressure to succeed, and the fear of making mistakes – all of which can ultimately lead to burnout. As well as accessing medical care …
The role of the psychedelic assisted therapist
Melissa Warner: The role of the psychedelic assisted therapist Psychedelic research is pointing to the potential for new treatment options for a variety of psychiatric conditions. Psychedelic-assisted therapies are experiential medicines, healing occurs through the interaction of pharmacology and phenomenology, within a therapeutic context. When appropriately supported, psychedelics facilitate pivotal mental …
The Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease in Older People
Kidney Health Australia, are pleased to let you know the details of our July webinar. This month we will be discussing the Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Older People. The details are as follows: Registration is essential.
Having a Yarn – Final Footprints: My Culture, My Kinship, My Country
Live Webcast – Having a Yarn – Final Footprints: My Culture, My Kinship, My Country Thursday, 8 July 2021, 12 noon AEST Warning: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this event may contain the (images/voices/names) of people who have passed away. The session will include discussion on …
Introduction to Sexual and Reproductive Health
The Australian Government has identified improvements in knowledge and awareness of STIs among health professionals, as well as accessible sexual and reproductive health services as key national health priorities. General practitioners have a pivotal role in the provision of sexual and reproductive healthcare in Australia. However, GPs have identified several …
Expert panel webinar: Infection Control
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the session, participants will be able to describe standard precautions to prevent infection in a general practice setting Outline additional steps required to protect against COVID-19 Differentiate infection prevention and control procedures based on level of risk Develop a plan to teach practice staff …
Covid vax in Pregnancy, AZ vax age limit change, More on Clots
Other topics in this webcast: COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy, Pfizer jab in GP, and Other Updates Prof Kristine Macartney – Infectious Disease Specialist; Director, National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) Update on Clinical Aspects of Anaphylaxis Dr Brynn Wainstein – Paediatric Immunologist and Allergist; Staff Specialist, Sydney Children’s …
Oral Health Assessment and Management in Primary Care – a webinar for general practitioners
This webinar presented by the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service dental team will review common dental diseases, management of dental presentations to general practice and dental management of specific medical conditions and medications. Learning Outcomes: Describe basic dental anatomy and nomenclature Discuss dental care/management of medical conditions, chronic disease …
The Right Vaccine for the Right Patient
Winter can be a dangerous time for people living with a lung condition. As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout takes centre stage this year, Lung Foundation is urging all Australians to take steps to protect themselves against influenza and other vaccine preventable conditions. An important first step is a conversation with their …
Driving and Dementia: the GP’s dilemma
Overview GPs play a vital role in helping people with dementia navigate that challenging time when their ability to drive is in question. Our GP presenters will: discuss the impact of dementia on a person’s ability to drive assist GPs to understand the considerations involved in determining fitness to drive …
Grief, Bereavement and Prolonged Grief Disorder
Webinar Overview Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) is a clinically important condition that until very recently has been overlooked in medical and psychiatric practice, in mental health research, and in our official diagnostic nomenclature. In the last year, PGD has finally become recognised as a mental condition by both the ICD-11 …
Practice Nurses ‘New to Immunisation” Education Session
Target participants: for Nurses from General Practice who are new to immunisation and are required to provide immunisation services within their workplace. Content: Immunisation basics, Immunisation Schedule, Vaccine Management and Data Management This session is FREE to attend, however you must register in advance to receive the link to dial in. …
Mental Health Awareness 2021 workshop
Participant numbers: workshop will be limited to 12 due to social distancing requirements. Presenters: Mental Health Education Team, Consumer and Carer Consultant What: Knowledge development workshops for QLd Health non-Mental Health Staff, new graduates, students and partners of Mental Health Services. Cost: Free Each workshop consists of 2 sessions: Module …
Prostate Specific Antigen- Curly Questions and Current Best Practice
PSA Testing – An Update on Best Practice A/Prof Jeremy Grummet Depression in Men – Practical Advice Prof David Castle An Update on Hypogonadism and Testosterone Replacement Prof Robert McLachlan Suicidality in Men – A Practical Approach to Understanding and Management Clinical A/Prof David Horgan CPD Points: RACGP – 4 …
Effective Practice Security – essentials for developing policies and choosing the most effective cyber security tools.
Overview: Practice cyber security is one of the most important areas of risk management for all healthcare Practice Managers. Cyber threats are constant and persistent, with data breaches and ransom attacks continually in the news. Health service providers are at the top of the list of any industry sector (again) …
Setting key performance indicators
Identifying and measuring the key indicators for practice success. This session will look at the four components of the balanced scorecard approach; financial, patient experience, internal processes, and learning and growth. And how to align these components to organisational performance. Attendees will gain insights into the crucial steps for setting …
Practice staff e-meeting: Where are we now? COVID Vaccinations for 2021
Practice Staff e-Meeting for General Practice Teams Where are we now? COVID Vaccinations for 2021 COVID-19 Key Updates What’s new / what’s changed What do these changes mean for your practice? Questions and answers Presenters: Dr Jon Harper GP Liaison Officer Dianna Billington Coordinator, COVID Vaccination Program Link and dial …
Allergic and Systemic Skin Disease, Safe Sleep and Settling
Topics in the next FREE webcast: Allergic and Systemic Skin Disease – Clinical A/Prof Kurt Gebauer Dermatologist; Senior Lecturer, University of Western Australia; Director, Fremantle Dermatology Safe Sleep and Settling – The Latest, Including the Triple Risk Theory – Cindy Davenport Registered Nurse; Registered Midwife; Clinical Director, Ternity Group, Safe Sleep Space, Sleep Smart Contraception – …
COVID Vaccine Roll Out – Where are we now?
This FREE webinar is useful for the entire General Practice team, including nurses, doctors, practice managers and reception staff. This discussion panel will cover: Lessons learned from the first weeks of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout Managing expectations, balancing patient demand & team capacity Common questions and misconceptions surrounding the vaccine …