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QI Program: eQIPPD: e-Quality Improvement Program for Parkinson's Disease

The aim of this program is to improve management of patients with Parkinson’s disease in primary care, focussing on management of both motor and non-motor symptoms, and recognising the importance of...

Education: Navigating genomic testing in primary care

This module seeks to educate GPs and others working in the primary care space about how genomic testing can improve patient outcomes, the appropriate referral pathways, issues surrounding notifying family...

Education: Latent tuberculosis infection in primary care

This module will help general practitioners, practice nurses and practice managers to understand more about latent TB infection (LTBI), its relevance in Australia, patient groups who should be considered...

Education: Fibroproliferative conditions: Dupuytren’s contracture and Peyronie’s disease

Fibroproliferative conditions such as Dupuytren’s contracture and Peyronie’s disease can greatly impact a person's quality of life through difficulty in performing basic daily tasks.

Education: Paediatric neuromuscular disorders: early intervention is key

This module aims to increase knowledge on paediatric NMDs and their associated red flags for referral, and understand the role of the GP in the management of the patient.

Education: STI management in general practice: Contact tracing

The educational activity discusses the role of general practitioners in contact tracing for STIs. The opportunities to initiate a discussion with patients are identified, advice provided in relation to the...

Clinical Enhancement Module and Allied Health Skills: Youth Mental Health

This activity looks at the key diagnostic and management features for common youth mental health issues. These include depression, anxiety and borderline personality disorder, with an emphasis on indigenous and LGBTIQ youth. The role of the GP as part of a primary care team is discussed together with the principles for best practice management of these conditions. A range of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological management modalities are explored through case studies.

GP Clinical Enhancement Module: Youth Mental Health

ALM | MHST | Hours: 6 | RACGP C1: 40pts | ACRRM: 30pts GPs only

This activity is for GPs only. If you are an allied health professional, please proceed to the "Allied Health Professional Skills Module: Youth Mental Health" activity. Please note that this module alone does not constitute a full MHST training program. This activity looks at the key diagnostic and management features for common youth mental health issues. These include depression, anxiety and borderline personality disorder, with an emphasis on indigenous and LGBTIQ youth. The role of the GP as part of a primary care team is discussed together with the principles for best practice management of these conditions. A range of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological management modalities are explored through case studies.

Helping our patients get healthy

Hours: 1 | RACGP C2: 2pts | ACRRM: 1pt

They affect around half of all Australians and are the leading cause of ill health and death in this country, but many chronic diseases share common lifestyle risk factors that are largely preventable. This learning activity is about how you can help your patients by facilitating their access to the free Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service, with an overview of eligibility, the referral process and follow-ups.

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