Introduction To Population Health

This course contributes to attainment of all the learning objectives expressed in ACRRM's standards for Domain 4 - Population Health.

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

• Outline the steps involved in taking a population health approach to patient care
• Elicit appropriate population health information
• Undertake health promoting or preventive interventions for which there is evidence of efficacy and cost effectiveness
• Appreciate the role and ethical considerations of recall/reminder systems
• Adopt and review best practice protocols and guidelines in relation to population health activities
• Demonstrate an understanding of the systems and structures necessary to support the integration of preventive activity into routine practice activity
• Identify the risk factors, health problems and health needs of the community, and advise on, act or advocate for risk reduction and health enhancement
• Critically appraise (using an evidence based approach) scientific literature and other relevant information to assist in decision making relating to patient management
• Recognise the role of clinical audit in the continuous quality improvement of a rural/remote medical practice