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Date: 01/03/2023 Location: Other
Providing immunisation is a central role ofAustralian primary care. In the past, efforts have primarily focused on childhood immunisation, achieving coverage for 90–95% of Australian children.As the Australian population ages, more older patients are living with comorbidities that impact immune function and subsequently increase the burden associated with a vaccine-preventable disease. The incidence of COPD for example, more than doubles in people aged 65-74 compared to people aged 45-54. Cardiovascular disease has been shown to increase the burden associated with the vaccine-preventable diseases influenza, pneumococcal, pertussis and herpes zoster, all of which are vaccines recommended in older adults. Herpes zoster has been linked to an increased risk of transient ischemic events and even heart attacks in patients, and vaccination against herpes zoster may help reduce this risk. Healthy literacy is crucial to help empower patients to make good decisions about their health.11 GPs are in a unique position to help build patient literacy to help patients understand choices, make decisions, and take action for their health, as a way to break down some barriers of vaccination in older adults.
1 Educational activity hour
0.5 Performance review hour
Date: 01/03/2023 Location: Other
Join us for a discussion with Dr Rod Pearce and Dr Paul Russo about healthy ageing and the impact that ageing and multi-morbidities has on both an individual's susceptibility to infectious diseases and decreased response to vaccination. As healthcare providers, we have opportunities to partner with our patients to jointly increase ‘healthspan’ along with their lifespan.
1 Educational activity hour
1 Performance review hour
Date: 01/03/2023 Location: Other
Chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma and COPD, affect more than a quarter of the Australian population. Vaccines that are recommended as an adult are firstly determined by age, lifestyle, occupation, medical history and vaccine history. Vaccines that are additionally recommended for adults with chronic respiratory conditions include influenza, pneumococcal and pertussis. This course provides the rationale for updating and recommending appropriate vaccinations to adults with chronic lung disease, with a focus on pertussis.
2 Educational activity hours
Date: 28/02/2023 Location: Other
GPs see a vast array of conditions in general practice and with continuously developing guidelines, staying up to date can be difficult. Hot Topics aims to give GPs short, snappy and engaging evidence updates about specific conditions which are seen in general practice.
Date: 21/02/2023 Location: NSW
Recognising and managing suicidal risk is one of the most challenging aspects of primary care. The Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention workshop aims to increase general practitioners’ skills and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The program provides practical tools for general practitioners managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement.
4 Educational activity hours
3.5 Performance review hours
Procedural Grants - Emergency Medicine, Emergency Mental Health
Date: 20/02/2023 Location: Other
Head and neck cancers are frequently diagnosed late. One of the main reasons for late diagnosis is that the presentation of head and neck cancer may be non-specific and as a result, symptoms and signs of head and neck cancer may be missed by primary care providers such as general practitioners (GPs) and dentists. This activity aims to increase awareness of head and neck cancer with regards to prompt patient identification and optimal referral to a specialist or Head and Neck Cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) for further management and how to provide long term support for people living with head and neck cancer.
1 Educational activity hour
Date: 17/02/2023 Location: Other
This education summarises recent developments in the treatment of lymphoma, focusing on the mechanisms and toxicities of these novel therapies and the practical management of patients in the community.
0.5 Educational activity hour
0.5 Performance review hour
Date: 20/02/2023 Location: Other
This activity is a planned medical education/clinical audit activity that systematically reviews aspects of a GP’s clinical performance against defined best-practice guidelines: The Australian Immunisation Handbook. The aim is for participants to evaluate the care they provide in their individual practice around adult pertussis vaccination and implement processes to continuously improve practice in line with best-practice guidelines. It will allow GPs to review their practice against changes made and against (aggregated) state and national data collected during the audit cycles.
3.5 Outcome measurement hours
0.5 Performance review hour
1 Educational activity hour
Date: 24/02/2023 Location: Other
This education describes the aetiology, presentation and issues relevant for individuals with young-onset dementia and aims to ensure GPs can appropriately refer to a specialist, identify red flags for referral, and how they can support individuals and families with this neurodegenerative condition.
Addressing health inequities
Professionalism
Ethical practice
0.5 Educational activity hour
0.5 Performance review hour
Date: 20/02/2023 Location: Other
This module aims to empower general practitioners to provide timely information and advice to pregnant patients and/or those planning pregnancy regarding the risks of CMV and syphilis, the potential sequelae of affected pregnancies and known strategies for mitigating CMV infection risk and syphilis detection. GPs will also develop an understanding of the virology of CMV/bacteriology of syphilis, correct use and interpretation of serological testing, and when pregnant women potentially affected by CMV or syphilis need referral to a non-GP specialist. This knowledge aims to improve general practitioner understanding and awareness of these infections and build confidence in imparting important public health advice to potential parents.
1.5 Educational activity hours
0 Performance review hour