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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...

Video: Effective use of genomic testing in primary care

Clinical Geneticist Dr Lisa Ewans and Consultant Genetic Counsellor Mary-Anne Young outline how genomic testing can be used to improve patient outcomes in primary care, and address some common questions...

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: 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...

ALM: The Timely Diagnosis and Improved Management of Dementia in Primary Care

Are you confident in assessing patients who present with cognitive impairment? Review your knowledge of dementia in this ALM.

Education: Common Eye Conditions

Learn about the common causes of vision loss, the presenting features, diagnostic assessments and management.

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.

Appropriate referrals to Familial Cancer Centres for Lynch syndrome risk assessment

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

Lynch syndrome is an inherited genetic mutation that increases an individual's risk of various cancers. This education explores how to identify affected patients with a family history of cancer, and provides an overview of how Family Cancer Clinics can assist these patients through genetic testing and risk management.

Breastfeeding and Medication

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

Breastfeeding offers a variety of health benefits to infants, but there are often concerns about drug transfer from the mother to the infant through breast milk. This education discusses the safety of various classes of drugs for breastfeeding mothers, and outlines which medications require closer monitoring or are contraindicated.

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