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Module 2 - The key issues in managing mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI)

The key issues in managing MTBI following a closed head injury with a guide to the first 6 months including prognosis, specific recommendations to minimise impact of symptoms and to gradually resume activity. These are based on current MAA guidelines.

Insomnia

This activity discusses the assessment of insomnia and the exclusion of underlying co-morbid medical conditions. The currently available hypnotic medications are compared and their use in the various classes of insomnia discussed.

Mental Health Update - Depression

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

Mental Health Update - Anxiety

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

Module 1 - The key diagnostic features in mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI)

The key diagnostic features in identifying mild traumatic brain trauma that can follow a closed head injury involve history, examination, and assessment based on the current MAA guidelines.

Use of anti-virals in the prevention and treatment of flu

This activity will discuss the indications and contraindications for the use of anti-virals in the prevention and management of influenza. Various high risk groups will be discussed.

Childhood immunisation

This activity reviews the recommendations around childhood vaccination and considers strategies to increase the uptake of childhood vaccination.

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.