Education Events

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Speaker - Dr David Woods (GP/Anaesthetist - Singleton)

Cancer pain learning outcomes

• Apply the new indications for opioid analgesics into clinical practice.

• Implement a multimodal pain management plan to optimise patient quality of life.

• Identify barriers to opioid use in cancer pain.

• Address patient/carer barriers to opioid use in cancer pain.

• Explain the different roles of immediate release and modified release opioids to manage severe cancer pain.

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1. Recognise the risk factors and key indicators of aggression and violence.

2. Effectively manage difficult patients through a range of communication, de-escalation and diffusion skills.

3. Identify and implement effective practice strategies and measures to improve the safety of the workplace.

The workshop covers a range of communication strategies and skills in dealing with challenging interactions with patients and others. This includes practice set-out to maximise safety and survival skills for GPs involved in home visits and verbal judo for tricky situations. The workshop is designed for all members of the practice team.

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Speaker - Dr Charlotte Johnstone

Cancer pain learning outcomes

• Apply the new indications for opioid analgesics into clinical practice.

• Implement a multimodal pain management plan to optimise patient quality of life.

• Identify barriers to opioid use in cancer pain.

• Address patient/carer barriers to opioid use in cancer pain.

• Explain the different roles of immediate release and modified release opioids to manage severe cancer pain.

Speaker - Prof Greg King

Asthma and small airways learning outcomes

• Understand the importance of treating the small airways in asthma.

• Recognise the role and impact of drug particle size and plume on lung deposition.

• How to individualise inhaler device choice for patients with asthma.

• Review recent key clinical data and real-world evidence for flutiform® inhaler in asthma.

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The aim of this webinar is to promote awareness, knowledge and confidence to enable you to take on a greater role in the identification and management of liver disease. The incidence of liver disease is increasing in Australia, and primary care is a key setting where the detection and management of liver disease can make a significant difference to a patient’s survival.

Learning Outcomes

1. Outline the variety of risk factors that cause chronic liver disease.

2. Describe the diagnostic criteria of cirrhosis, a type of liver damage, via an accurate understanding of investigations and clinical signs used in the assessment of liver disorders.

3. List the complications and sequelae associated with cirrhosis and cite the signs, symptoms and investigations used to identify them.

4. Explain the lifestyle, medication, procedural and surgical management of cirrhosis complications, and the role general practitioners play in the detection and management of liver disease.

5. Detail the management of a patient with decompensated liver disease in the general practice setting, the role of gastroenterologists and criteria for admission/hospital-based care.

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High cholesterol contributes to over a third of coronary heart disease burden. Despite well-established evidence supporting the benefits of cholesterol lowering for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), many patients fail to meet their lipid targets.

Hosted by the Heart Foundation in partnership with the World Heart Federation, this webinar will explore the latest evidence around screening and management of high cholesterol for the reduction of CVD risk. The panel will explore the practical implementation of emerging evidence and tools and resources that can help improve the delivery of preventative CVD assessments in primary care.

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In order to accomodate for a wider scope of international guests, and allow us to put forward the best possible program for our members and wider community, ASLM’s Diabetes Revolution online summit will now be taking place on 31 July 2021. Likewise, the free public summit will now be taking place on 1 August 2021.

A one of a kind international online summit - learn how to prescribe and support your patients or clients with these dietary approaches, along with other key elements of Lifestyle Medicine including promoting physical activity, reducing alcohol consumption, stopping smoking, improving sleep and reducing stress.

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The Masterclass 2021 is for general practitioners, practice and community nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, exercise physiologists, psychologists, podiatrists and diabetes educators. Webcasts will be held on Mondays at 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm from 2nd August to 25th October 2021.

The series is facilitated by Western Sydney Diabetes, Blacktown Metabolic and Weightloss Clinic, Western Sydney LHD/PHN, Hunter New England LHD/PHN, Nepean Blue Mountains LHD/PHN and South West Sydney LHD/PHN.

Bring us into your lounge room every Monday night for 12 weeks to hear and learn from a prestigious faculty of more than 50 health professionals in the fields of diabetes and obesity from across the state.

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Learning objectives

- To educate the HCPs on effective asthma maintenance therapy to reduce the need for rescue medication

- To educate the HCPs on the benefits of 24 hour asthma control

- For HCPs to understand the clinical and practical benefits of using dual and triple therapy in Australia

- To demonstrate to GPs how to simplify their asthma management plans

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The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course delivers the essential principles, skills and knowledge to maintain or restore breathing and circulation in an adult, child or infant. The course content is based on the policies and standards of the Australian Resuscitation Council.

Multiple dates are available through Surf Lifesaving NSW