VIRTUAL EDUCATION: Saving Skin

Saving Skin: Non melanoma skin cancer - diagnosis, management options, Mohs surgery

Learning outcomes include:

• Identify clinical features of skin lesions to assist in early diagnosis
• Describe when and which skin lesions to biopsy and appropriate biopsy selection
• Outline treatment options for non-melanoma skin cancers

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A Short Water Course for GPs

This session was recorded from a live Zoom session in April 2021.

Learning outcomes:

• Complete initial assessment of someone with a lower UTI.
• Outline a care path for management of lower urinary tract infections
• Identify the latest updates in prostate screening, treatment and surgical advances

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Breast Cancer Surgery today: Saving Life and Breast

Watch this session at anytime.

Dr Eva Nagy will provide information on surgical advances improving the lives of women with breast cancer.

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Changing Clinical Directions for People living with Chronic Pain

This activity can be watched at anytime.

Two case studies presented and discussed by a panel.

Learning outcomes include:

• Implement a care path for someone with back pain associated with a workplace injury
• Identify dangers and pitfalls of prescribing narcotics for non-malignant chronic pain
• Outline the bidirectional relationship between the GP and MDT for managing chronic pain
• Complete referral pathway for patients to members of the MDT and engage with members of the team
• Explain/discuss current non-pharmacological treatment options for chronic pain management

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From Top to Tail

This session was recorded from a live Zoom session in July 2021.

Learning outcomes:

• Describe current bariatric surgical options- risks and benefits,
  pre/post op care.
• Outline a management plan for gallbladder polyps
• Identify the common causes of anal pain and management options

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Headset

Managing migraines and facial pain 

Learning outcomes 

• Complete the initial workup of a patient presenting with facial pain.
• Identify management options for someone with troublesome migraines.
• Seek specialist advice as needed.

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Just a Sprain

Ankle injuries - assessment, management, red flags 

Learning outcomes

• Complete an initial assessment of someone with an acute ankle injury
• Identify conditions that mimic an “ankle sprain”
• Seek early specialist advice as needed

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Men Down Under

This activity can be undertaken at anytime. (Recorded from live Zoom session).

Case discussions:
Medical and surgical management
Case 1 - Persistent microscopic haematuria. What next?
Case 2 - Troublesome Nocturia. A multifaceted condition
Case 3 - PSA guidelines. Navigating the differences

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Pelvic Flaws

Zoom recording from live GP education session in September 2021.

Learning outcomes:

• Outline the diagnosis and management of endometriosis
• Identify common contributors to pelvic pain and red flags to look out for
• Outline a management plan for pelvic pain including early management,
  when to refer and patient education

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Troubleshooting Swallowing

This session was re-recorded by Dr May Wong following a GP education session in March 2021.

The session covers symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of swallowing difficulties

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What's new in Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease

This activity can be undertaken at anytime.

Learning outcomes include:

• Describe the natural history of treated Parkinson's Disease
• Explain Deep Brain Stimulation, its role and potential benefits for Parkinson's Disease

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Who's Keeping Score

Recorded from a live GP education in May 2021.

Learning outcomes include:

• Apply the Australian absolute cardiovascular risk calculator in differing clinical scenarios
• Identify the clinical utility of coronary artery calcium scoring in asymptomatic intermediate risk patients
• Develop a care path for someone with syncope including clinical assessment, use of most appropriate diagnostic tools and cardiac ‘red flags’

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