No images? Click here e-newsletter | February 2022General Practice & Oncology Bridging the gap Dr Wei-Sen Lam, Head of Department - Medical Oncology Online learning module – Talking to patients about health and weightTalking to patients about health and weight is an online learning module designed to support primary care health professionals engage in conversations about health and weight with patients as part of routine care. This education module is a CPD Activity under the RACGP CPD Program. The learning outcomes upon completing are:
Registration fee: $45 Palliative and Supportive Care Education (PaSCE) PaSCE is the preferred service provider of palliative care professional development education, which is available for all health professionals including those working in primary care. PaSCE collaborates with experienced palliative care clinicians to develop and deliver evidence-based education that facilitates the development of current knowledge and confidence in delivering optimal palliative care. PaSCE has a variety of education opportunities available throughout January to March 2022. Upcoming events: Interactive tool to identify signs of lung cancer To improve earlier diagnosis and referral of people with lung cancer, Cancer Australia has developed a new, dynamic diagnostic digital tool, Investigating symptoms of lung cancer: a guide for all health professionals. The interactive digital tool can be used at the point of care with, or for, your patient, or for education purposes, and takes health professionals step-by-step through the risk factors, and symptoms and signs of lung cancer. It asks whether and what diagnostic imaging has been completed, then provides a recommendation for next steps of action, based on the recommendations in the Guide Our Cancer Nurses can help general practice health professionals and their patients with evidence-based cancer advice and support. Speak to our Cancer Nurses on 13 11 20. |