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Adult immunisation

This activity looks at the immunisation recommendations for adults. Issues discussed include the current recommended vaccination schedule for adults, the Australian whooping cough epidemic and the vaccination of groups with special needs.

Cancer in General Practice. Module 3: Familial cancers and family history

The purpose of this session is to increase your understanding of the interplay between cancer and genetics, particularly familial breast cancer and familial bowel cancer.

Cancer in General Practice. Module 2: Bowel cancer

This module is built around a series of case studies relating to different ways bowel cancer may be detected in patients and provides information on the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

Cancer in General Practice. Module 1: Prevention and screening

The purpose of this module is to provide an overview of evidence and recent initiatives in relation to two of the main areas where GPs can make a difference to cancer mortality.

A care plan for osteoarthritis: safe and effective care of patients with this long term condition

This education will focus on the key diagnostic and management strategies in osteoarthritis. We will discuss both pharmacological and non-pharmacological management in primary care, consider long terms risks and new directions for care.

Mental Health Skills Training - ALM

This course is accredited by the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) as a Mental Health Skills Training (MHST) program. Update and enhance your diagnosis and management of 6 key mental health areas handled in General Practice.

Risk management in cardiovascular disease - lipids

This activity looks at the management of lipid disorders as a component of overall management of cardiovascular risk in general practice. Management includes both lifestyle /non pharmacologic as well as pharmacologic modalities.

Mental Health Update - Substance Abuse

This activity looks at the key diagnostic and management features for Substance Abuse as it commonly presents in general practice. The emphasis is particularly on assessment, care planning and review.