Chronic conditions

Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) is a differential diagnosis in adults presenting with symptoms of oesophageal dysfunction, such as difficulty or pain when swallowing. Learn how to differentiate between EoE and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, and when to refer to a gastroenterologist.

In this clinical audit, you will identify patients with COPD who have a history of moderate to severe exacerbations in the past 12 months and an increased risk of cardiovascular events. You will consider how your patient’s self-management behaviours, inhaled COPD medications and prescribed non-pharmacological treatments could be further optimised, in line with evidence-based guidelines, to improve symptom control and reduce the risk of further exacerbations.

This module aims to increase GPs’ understanding of when to step up treatment for acute migraine, and how to help patients access and use medications effectively and appropriately to treat acute migraine.

In this clinical audit, you will conduct Heart Health Checks for your patients, providing comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessments and developing ongoing management plans involving pharmacological and lifestyle strategies to reduce cardiovascular risk.

This 1.5-hour educational module explores how to identify affected patients with a family history of cancer and provides an overview of how Familial Cancer Centres can assist these patients through genetic testing and risk management.