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Learning outcomes

After completing this activity, GPs will be able to:

• Conduct a multidimensional assessment of cancer pain.

• Actively co-ordinate the care of patients with cancer.

• Identify and address psychosocial and spiritual factors that influence cancer pain, distress and suffering.

• Develop a multimodal pain management plan for patients with cancer pain.

• Initiate and modify opioid analgesics to optimise the management of severe cancer pain

Learning outcomes

After completing this activity, GPs will be able to:

• Conduct a multidimensional assessment of cancer pain.

• Actively co-ordinate the care of patients with cancer.

• Identify and address psychosocial and spiritual factors that influence cancer pain, distress and suffering.

• Develop a multimodal pain management plan for patients with cancer pain.

• Initiate and modify opioid analgesics to optimise the management of severe cancer pain

To be eligible for 40 CPD points, you will need to attend both part A and part B.

Join us for this new webinar series exploring wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In webinar 1 Your Wellbeing: Supports during COVID-19 we will cover:
Challenges of COVID-19 lockdowns
Wellbeing for people receiving home care and residential aged care.
Impact of restrictions on specific communities.
Mental health challenges.
Support services available.

Join us for this new webinar series exploring wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In webinar 2 Your Wellbeing: Staying Physically Active we will cover:
Importance of physical activity and exercise during COVID-19.
Falls prevention strategies.
Diet and nutrition advice.
Accessing GP services.
Exercise ideas.

Join us for this new webinar series exploring wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In webinar 3 Your Wellbeing: Social and Emotional Strategies we will cover:
Impact of COVID-19 on social and emotional well-being.
Staying connected with others.
Creativity ideas.
Mental health and social supports available.

Introduction to cost-effectiveness analysis in health.

An introductory course that provides participants with a better understanding of health priority setting and the application of cost-effectiveness analysis. This introductory course has no assumed knowledge. It represents a good foundation for other courses offered in the series.

Practical Methods for Health Economic Evaluation (27th-29th October online)

A three-day intensive computer-based course in methods for health economic evaluation. The course covers study design principles, techniques for analysing costs and outcomes and an introduction to decision models.

The Newborn Behavioural Observations (NBO) system is a relationship building tool that fosters a postive parent-infant interactive relationship. A supportive, nurturing relationship that is sensitive and responsive to the infant’s needs is a sign of parents' successful adaptation to parenting and optimises their infant's neurological and psychological development.

This online workshop will be run by three or four faculty with an emphasis on interactive exchange and hands-on practice. Presented Live Online via Zoom and NBO Learning Management System.

With the continuing increase in the number and severity of COVID-19 infections, and the rapid uptake in vaccinations, the demands on pharmacists and pharmacy staff are rising. Please join us for this update discussing the the most recent information on the COVID-19 vaccines, pharmacy run vaccine clinics and the multiple considerations for infection prevention and control for pharmacies.

Discussion topics will include:
• Vaccine efficacy (Vaxzevria formerly Astra Zeneca & Moderna) and dose intervals
• Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI) counselling
• PPE use for vaccination and for pharmacy staff in general
• Cleaning & Infection Prevention & Control practices with patients
• Business continuity if a positive COVID-19 case has been in the pharmacy
• Examples of Pharmacy run vaccination clinics

The PHN (Hunter New England Central Coast PHN) and The Well Being Initiative are offering 12 meditative sessions designed to lift the load and re-group. Each session involves a brief introduction to the meditation style, brief evidence base, innovative breathwork and stress release. Various relaxing exercises, tools and guided visualisations are all suitable to those who have never meditated and those who have.