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With an aging population and rising incidence of diabetes, the huge burden of lower limb wounds on patient quality of life and health-care systems continues to grow.1,2 What can clinicians do to help reduce the burden of common lower leg wounds, such as venous leg ulcers, arterial ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers? How can you gain confidence in the identification and treatment of the common causes of lower leg wounds? You are invited to join us for an interactive educational webinar with Donna Larsen (nee Angel), where she will discuss how to assess, plan, treat, monitor and refer common types...

Audience Multi-disciplinary; Allied Health; GPs; Mental Health Nurse; Psychologists; Social Workers; Youth Workers; Other mental health professionals. Description This blended learning workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement. This program combines online interactive sessions, case discussion and self-directed learning modules. Learning Outcomes • Undertake a suicide...

Audience GP Registrars; GPs; Other health professionals. Description The Talking About Suicide in General Practice workshop aims to increase GPs skill and confidence in: • Recognising presentations where suicide risk is high; • Undertaking a detailed risk assessment; • Management planning using a collaborative, team based approachs Learning Outcomes • Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively; • Develop a collaborative safety plan; • Implement a team approach to treatment planning; • Provide effective management following a suicide attempt. Topic 1: The Suicidal Crisis Topic 2: Acute Management Topic 3: After the Attempt Topic 4: Bereaved by Suicide Accreditation • 3...

The Aboriginal Health Conference 2024 will provide an opportunity to come together and learn from each other. Through presentations, panel sessions, case study discussions and workshops we will provide an engaging and informative conference program for delegates. The 2024 theme, "Circling the Fire: Connecting, Celebrating, and Committing to Aboriginal Health," embodies the spirit of unity, celebration, and dedication to improving Indigenous health outcomes. This theme aligns seamlessly with the NAIDOC theme for 2024, 'Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud,' reinforcing our commitment to empowering Aboriginal communities. The conference program will have five streams, providing comprehensive insights into crucial aspects of Aboriginal health:...

Description Dealing with Depression is a highly interactive program that aims to provide general practitioners with a practical framework for diagnosing and managing depression. The program uses case based learning to explore key challenges GPs experience when caring for patients with depression. Cases will be examined and effective strategies will be devised to address these challenges. Learning Outcomes • Diagnose clinically significant depression. • Recognise the contribution of biological, social and psychological factors to the current depressive episode. • Assess and manage risk in the depressed patient. • Select pharmacological treatment best suited to the individual patient. • Develop a...

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series.  The two day Rural Anaesthetics Forum 2024, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Click HERE for further information.