183523 - Hot Topics GP Update 2019 | HealthcareLink

Hot Topics GP Update is series of lectures delivered by GPs for GPs on the latest medical research in General Practice.

Relevance to General Practice

The aim of the GP update course is to provide GPs with an overview of the latest evidence in clinical practice for General Practice and to assist them to deliver better patient care. The course content includes a summary of the evidence published in peer reviewed journals, national guidelines and other reputable sources in the previous 12 months. This information is distilled into a one-day course designed to provide GP’s with the very latest must-have knowledge in an easily digestible format.

Learning outcomes

Recognise the areas of clinical practice that have new evidence that may impact on patient care in General Practice

Develop up-to-date professional knowledge on the most recent research and guidelines in primary care

Integrate the latest evidence on a range of clinical topics into diagnosis and management techniques applicable to GP practice

Identify clinical areas where there may be inconsistency in diagnosis and treatment of conditions and adopt the best practice approach (systematic approach PS)

Domains of General Practice

D1. Communication skills and the patient-doctor relationship

D2. Applied professional knowledge and skills

Quality evidence-based resources are critically analysed and utilised

D3. Population health and the context of general practice

The patterns and prevalence of disease are incorporated into screening and management practices

D4. Professional and ethical role

Professional knowledge and skills are reviewed and developed

D5. Organisational and legal dimensions

Curriculum Contextual Units

Aboriginal and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander health
Adult health
Care of older people
Children and young people health
Men's health
Pregnancy care
Women's health
Dermatology
Musculoskeletal and sports medicine
Oncology and palliative care
Pain management
Psychological health
Sexual and reproductive health
Integrative medicine

Activity sponsor

Australian Clinical Las, Head Medical Recruitment, MDA National, GPA