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
  Activity sponsor

  Amgen Australia

  This activity is also available on these dates

  28/03/2020

  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