Everyday Scope
of Health Series

Webinar series overview

What's new in: Medical Oncology

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What's new in: Shoulder & Knee Injuries

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What's new in: Cardiac Intervention

Activities 1, 2 & 3 in the series are approved for 1.5hrs EA, 5hrs MO and 1 hour RP.

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What's new in: Neuro Spine

Now available on-demand

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Due to the overwhelming response received from Australian GPs for the 2023 Everyday Scope of Health series, the RACGP and Healthscope have partnered again in 2024 to bring you a brand-new four-part hybrid CPD series that reflects the common patient presentations you see every day.

Presented by Healthscope specialists and doctors, each activity is specifically designed for the Australian GP, case-study based and includes optional Measuring Outcomes (MO) and Reviewing Performance (RP) components.

Complete recordings of all webinars in the 2024 series are now available to watch on Praxhub, free and on-demand. Get started today!

A full range of EA, RP & MO approved activities, where the CPD hours are uploaded for you by Healthscope or RACGP - learn more

Benefits of the webinar series

Upcoming webinars in the series

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Dr Catherine O'Neill

General Practitioner, National GP Facilitator Healthscope

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Description: GPs elevate your expertise in musculoskeletal care by joining this upcoming webinar presented by two leading Healthscope orthopaedic surgeons. Dr Julian Yu, a knee and hip specialist driven by modern technology, will present on knee injuries, management options and common complications after knee surgery. Whilst Dr Matthew Sherlock, with an interest in sports injuries and joint replacements of the upper limb, will present on rotator cuff and biceps issues.

With 150+ different musculoskeletal conditions involving bones, ligaments, connective tissue and joints, GPs need to facilitate a patient-centred, whole-person care, chronic-disease approach.

Interdisciplinary teamwork also plays an important role in managing acute and chronic presentations involving these presentations.

Musculoskeletal symptoms affect all age groups and can result from hereditary, congenital or acquired pathologic processes. They represent the most common chronic conditions in Australia, accounting for 13% of the total disease burden. GP presentations vary from acute to chronic, and simple to complex.

Learning outcomes: 

1. Develop an algorithm to assess knee injuries including history, examination, appropriate investigations and management as appropriate including surgical and non-surgical. 
2. Assess patients with rotator cuff and biceps issues and develop a management plan including surgical and non-surgical.
3. List the common complications with orthopaedic knee and shoulder surgery, management options and when to re-refer to surgeon.

Dr Julian Yu

Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

What's new in: Shoulder & Knee Injuries

Now available on-demand

What's new in: Cardiac Intervention

Description: Hear from two leading Healthscope interventional cardiologists. Dr Tony Lai will present on suitable patients for cath lab interventional procedures including benefits and complications. And Prof Kuljit Singh will discuss common structural heart disease presentations, diagnosis and when to refer to a cardiologist. Includes Q&A session.

 
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including acute and chronic heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease, is a complex and multifactorial issue that affects 16.6% of the Australian population. It is the leading cause of death in Australia and accounts for 26% of all deaths.

Timely diagnosis is important to optimise evidence-based treatment options, which can delay mortality and improve symptoms. GPs need to be equipped to diagnose, treat, manage and assess CVD patients with up-to-date processes and use of technology. While ongoing management is the role of GPs, early collaborative care involving cardiologists and GPs enables higher quality care and leads to improved survival. This program will assist GPs to readily identify clinical presentations of heart disease, determine appropriate investigations and treatment options, and ensure timely referral to a specialist when needed.

Learning outcomes: 

1. Identify the clinical presentations of common structural heart diseases and the appropriate diagnostic tools that can support a diagnosis
2. Describe the role of the GP in treating patients with common structural heart disease and when to refer for cardiologist evaluation
3. Identify patients suitable for cath lab interventional procedures and the potential benefits and complications that can occur

Description: In this free CPD webinar presented by two neurosurgeons, GPs will understand current surgical procedures and interventions, so they’re better equipped to discuss treatment options with patients. Dr Terence Tan will present on the role of advanced enabling technologies in spine surgery. And Dr Adrian Praegar will present on advances in lumbar spine surgery, including the role of Endoscopic Spine Surgery (ESS). Includes Q&A.

 
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, spinal injuries and disorders are a major health concern in Australia, with back pain and related problems alone accounting for just over 4% of the country's total disease burden in 2022 [1]. This translates to a significant number of Australians experiencing back pain or other spinal issues, making it crucial for general practitioners (GPs) to be well-equipped to manage these conditions effectively.

Learning outcomes: 

1. List the 'red flags' that warrant referral for medical and/or surgical treatment in patients who present with spine issues.
2. Outline the indications for spinal fusion including when to refer and option available.
3. Develop an algorithm for management of spinal issues including the role of a multidisciplinary team.

Now available on-demand

References:
[1] Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2022). Spinal injuries in Australia 2020-21 https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/injury/spinal-injuries-in-australia-2020-21/contents/introduction

Description: In this CPD webinar, Dr Walter Cosolo and Dr Amy Davies will discuss current treatments including drugs, which are available to patients who are referred for cancer therapy. 'Wraparound care' is crucial for patient outcomes. GPs will be able to establish a management plan for patients undergoing treatment and learn to identify the critical signs of immunotherapy toxicity which is important when counselling patients.

Learning outcomes: 

1. Establish a management plan for patients undergoing cancer treatment
2. Identify (red flags) the critical signs of immunotherapy toxicity
3. List the most modern/current cancer treatments/drugs and their side effects in order to be able to manage patients in the community

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What's new in: Medical Oncology

Description: In this CPD webinar, Dr Walter Cosolo and Dr Amy Davies will discuss current treatments including drugs, which are available to patients who are referred for cancer therapy. 'Wraparound care' is crucial for patient outcomes. GPs will be able to establish a management plan for patients undergoing treatment and learn to identify the critical signs of immunotherapy toxicity which is important when counselling patients.

Learning outcomes: 

1. Establish a management plan for patients undergoing cancer treatment
2. Identify (red flags) the critical signs of immunotherapy toxicity
3. List the most modern/current cancer treatments/drugs and their side effects in order to be able to manage patients in the community

Wednesday 21 August 2024 7:30-9pm AEST - See timezones

What's new in: Medical Oncology

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Optional extra enrichment activity downloads

1. Mini-audit - template
2. Mini-audit - step-by-step instructions document
   
3. Quick Log instructions document

Pre-reading materials 

1. Levy N et al. Post-surgical pain management: time for a paradigm shift - BJA, 123 (2): e182-186 (2019)
2. Sarah E.E. Mills, Karen P. Nicolson, Blair H. Smith, Chronic pain: a review of its epidemiology and associated factors in population-based studies. BJA,123, Issue 2, 2019,e273-e283

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How to earn CPD hours

Step 1. Webinar or video completion

Participants earn 1.5 EA (Educational Activities) CPD hours per activity by attending the live events or by viewing the on-demand videos through Praxhub. These EA hours will be logged with the RACGP on your behalf by Healthscope.

Step 2. Complete Hybrid CPD activities developed by RACGP

The 2024 Everyday Scope of Health reviewing performance (RP) and measuring outcomes (MO) activities are developed and accredited by the RACGP specifically to suit the educational activity (EA) content for the webinar series.

Links to the MO & RP activities will be available for webinar attendees and video viewers.

Be sure to check out the groundbreaking first season of Everyday Scope of Health. The series features 6 high-quality, integrated activities presented by Healthscope specialists and doctors, moderated by a GP.

9 Educational Activities (EA) hours
6 Reviewing Performance (RP) hours
Earn MO (Measuring Outcomes) CPD hours by completing a mini audit using the RACGP template provided and self-record via Quick Log

Everyday Scope of Health Series - Season 1 (2023)

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