1 Hour Education Modules

Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurological condition in Australia, and effective management requires a multidisciplinary team approach involving pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. This module explores the latest evidence-based approach to the management of Parkinson's disease, dystonia and essential tremor, with a focus on the role of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of neurological symptoms and new advances in this therapy.

Migraine is the most common cause of headache presentations to general practice, and has significant personal and social costs. This on-demand webinar explores the changing treatment paradigm for migraine in light of precision medicine and the development of CGRP monoclonal antibodies, and explores how we can develop a new holistic, preventive approach to migraine management.

Integrated multidisciplinary approaches with an emphasis on non-drug therapies are key to the management of chronic non-cancer pain. In this module, participants will learn about implementing non-invasive non-drug therapies in primary care, as well as the role of interventional procedures in chronic pain management.

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an increasingly prevalent condition in Australia, and GPs can play a key role in its identification and management through early diagnosis and action. This module explores how to identify risk factors and make a diagnosis of MCI, and outlines the effective development of treatment plans for MCI in primary care.

Providing care for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) requires a patient-centred approach with a focus on quality of life and incorporating the multidisciplinary team. This second module on ME/CFS provides detail on making a differential diagnosis, the non-core symptoms of ME/CFS, management in specific populations, and the development of a patient-centred treatment plan.

Insulin therapy is a key part of glycaemic management in type 2 diabetes, and individualised treatment is central to providing optimal outcomes. This module outlines the tailored selection of insulin regimens for initiation and intensification, and the effective use of education and review to provide ongoing care.