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Date: 19/12/2024 Location: Other
Gout is a chronic condition characterised by sudden, severe pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in one or more joints, most commonly affecting the first metatarsophalangeal joint.It is one of the most prevalent inflammatory joint diseases both globally and locally, posing a significant burden for many individuals in Australia. Self-reported prevalence rates range from 4.5% to 6.8%, with higher occurrences among males and specific ethnic groups.Despite its high prevalence, gout remains significantly undertreated, resulting in unnecessary pain, disability, and diminished quality of life. Fewer than 60% of patients are prescribed urate-lowering therapy (ULT), and among those prescribed ULT, less than 1 in 10 receive co-prescribed flare prophylaxis at the time of initiation. Additionally, among patients on therapy, fewer than 50% achieve target serum uric acid levels. Compounding this issue is the stigma surrounding gout, which discourages many individuals from seeking treatment or adhering to prescribed regimens.
0.5 Performance review hour
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 19/12/2024 Location: Other
Gout is a chronic condition characterised by sudden, severe pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in one or more joints, most commonly the first metatarsophalangeal joint.It is one of the most common inflammatory joint diseases globally and locally, and presents a significant burden for many people in Australia. Self-reported prevalence rates are between 4.5% and 6.8% and it is more common among males and certain ethnic groups.Despite its high prevalence, gout remains significantly undertreated, leading to unnecessary pain, disability and impaired quality of life. Fewer than 60% of patients are prescribed urate-lowering therapy (ULT), and of those that are, less than 1 in 10 are co-prescribed flare prophylaxis at time of initiation. Among those on therapy, less than 50% reach target serum uric acid levels. Furthermore, stigma around gout discourages many from seeking treatment or persevering with treatment when prescribed.
0.5 Performance review hour
Addressing health inequities
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 17/12/2024 Location: Other
Almost two thirds of adults in Australia live with overweight or obesity, and excess weight is the second leading contributor to Australia’s health burden. Lifestyle and behavioural interventions are the cornerstone of treatment in obesity however only a minority of people experience sustainable, long-term weight loss with those interventions alone. Australian and international obesity management guidelines therefore recommend a multicomponent approach to obesity care that includes pharmacotherapies in selected patients. Presented by GP Conjoint A/Prof Chee Khoo, this webinar reviews latest developments in weight loss pharmacotherapy and explores practical considerations around using medications as an adjunct to healthy behaviour change in the long-term management of overweight and obesity.
1 Educational activity hour
Addressing health inequities
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 13/12/2024 Location: Other
This education provides information on specific injuries and their assessment and management. It aims to provide GPs with a systematic approach to assessing the acutely injured knee and recognition of the common acute knee injuries encountered in sports medicine. With a targeted patient history, physical examination, and appropriate investigations, GPs can be well equipped to assess and manage these injuries effectively and make appropriate referrals to specialists when necessary.
0.5 Performance review hour
0.5 Educational activity hour
Date: 13/12/2024 Location: Other
The prevalence of overweight and obesity has reached pandemic levels, posing a major threat to global health and healthcare systems. Treating obesity as a chronic disease is a growing and essential approach, as it recognises obesity as a complex, multifactorial condition rather than merely a lifestyle issue.1 This ‘Practice points’ activity follows on from the on-demand webinar of the same title, presented by Assoc. Prof Chee Khoo and reviews latest developments in weight loss pharmacotherapy and explores practical considerations around using medications as an adjunct to healthy behaviour change in the long-term management of overweight and obesity. It is an interactive PDF containing activities which can be done on your computer or printed out and filled out in paper form.
0.5 Performance review hour
0.5 Educational activity hour
Addressing health inequities
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 06/12/2024 Location: Other
This education covers abortion in the first trimester and aims to ensure GPs understand the key issues around surgical and medical abortion counselling and provision.
0.5 Educational activity hour
0.5 Performance review hour
Culturally safe practice
Professionalism
Addressing health inequities
Ethical practice
Date: 05/12/2024 Location: Other
This post measuring outcomes activity is an optional follow-up activity, after completing course #35026 AI scribes – cascading consequences. You will be asked to implement a skill learnt in this course. Use of AI scribe tools is fast becoming integrated into medical practice. General Practitioners need to have an understanding of the basic principles of AI scribes as well as an overview of the medico-legal risks and patient safety issues.
0.5 Outcome measurement hour
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 09/12/2024 Location: Other
The mini audit Optimising Veteran Patient Care is designed to address the unique healthcare needs of veterans and enhance the ability of General Practitioners (GPs) to provide optimal, patient-centered care. Each year, approximately 6,000 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel transition to civilian life, with 20% leaving for medical reasons. These individuals often face complex health challenges, including physical injuries, mental health conditions, and chronic illnesses, necessitating tailored healthcare services. GPs play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive care to veterans, who represent a patient population with distinct needs stemming from their service.
1 Educational activity hour
2.5 Outcome measurement hours
Addressing health inequities
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 07/12/2024 Location: VIC
The Paediatric Endocrine Summit, held in person on 7–8 December in Melbourne, is a professional development event for paediatric endocrinologists, registrars, and endocrine nurses. The summit covers critical topics like growth hormone deficiency, Turner Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and hypoparathyroidism, focusing on care across the lifespan. Attendees will engage in plenary sessions and workshops to explore psychosocial impacts, transitions to adult care, and best practices. The faculty includes Associate Professor Tony Huynh, Associate Professor Shihab Hameed, and Endocrine Nurse Jessica Harper. Interested healthcare professionals are encouraged to register.
8 Educational activity hours
2 Performance review hours
15 Outcome measurement hours
Culturally safe practice
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Addressing health inequities
Date: 29/11/2024 Location: Other
This education covers the effects of heat on health including cardiovascular disease and aims to ensure GPs can identify those at risk, medications that increase risk and appropriately advise their patients about how to manage in extreme heat and bushfires.
0.5 Performance review hour
0.5 Educational activity hour
Addressing health inequities
Professionalism
Ethical practice