181257 - Critical Consultations in Osteoporosis
To reduce the rate of fractures due to osteoporosis.
The aim of this program is to increase the prioritisation and effectiveness of fracture prevention consultations.
Relevance to General Practice
GPs have a key role to play in the reduction of the burden of osteoporotic fractures. The information and skills learnt will improve outcomes for patients at risk of fracture. In addition, the prioritisation skills discussed can be applied across the management of other chronic diseases in general practice.
Learning outcomes
- Prioritise consultations for chronic disease, such as osteoporosis, to ensure timely diagnosis and effective ongoing management to reduce risk of fracture.
- Assess the characteristics and preferences of the patient in order to individualise appropriate treatment of osteoporosis.
- Determine individual need for treatment and lifestyle modifications to reduce fracture risk.
- Design education strategies to enhance patients understanding of their disease to improve self-management in chronic diseases.
- Create practice systems to support patient adherence to their management plan.
- Domains of General Practice
D1. Communication skills and the patient-doctor relationship
D2. Applied professional knowledge and skills
D3. Population health and the context of general practice
D4. Professional and ethical role
D5. Organisational and legal dimensions
Curriculum Contextual Units- Adult health
- Care of older people
- Men's health
- Women's health
Amgen Australia
This activity is also available on these dates28/03/2020
Gibraltar Hotel, Bowral
28/03/2020
Mayfair Hotel, Adelaide
28/03/2020
Strathfield Event Centre, Strathfield
28/03/2020
Emporium Hotel, Southbank
28/03/2020
Boulevard Gardens, Indooroopilly
14/03/2020
Pullman, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush
14/03/2020
Novotel, North Wollongong
07/03/2020
Parkroyal Parramatta
29/02/2020
Orso Restaurant, Rose Park
22/02/2020
Rubicon, Essendon
22/02/2020
Novotel, Geelong
22/02/2020
Ibis, Glen Waverley
22/02/2020
Hobart Grand Chancellor, Hobart
22/02/2020
The Royal Hotel, Mornington
22/02/2020
The Hills Lodge, Castle HIll
22/02/2020
Crowne Plaza, Coogee
08/02/2020
The Westin, 480 Hay Street, Perth