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Healthed Webcast – 12th October 2021

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This fortnight’s speakers

A/Prof Bette Liu

A/Prof Bette Liu

Pertussis – Detection, Treatment, Prevention in Adults and the Elderly

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A/Prof Nicholas Wood
Clinical A/Prof Pradeep Jayasuriya

Clinical A/Prof Pradeep Jayasuriya

Optimising Oral Iron in GP – The Practicalities

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A/Prof Ajeet Singh

A/Prof Ajeet Singh

Antidepressant Choices

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A/Prof Avi Lemberg

A/Prof Avi Lemberg

Human Milk Oligosaccharides in Infant Formula - Practical Applications

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Topics to be covered

Pertussis – Detection, Treatment, Prevention in Adults and the Elderly
A/Prof Bette Liu

Older adults are known to be the 'infection reservoir' for pertussis in the community, and yet the disease frequently goes unrecognised, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment. In this talk, A/Prof Liu outlines the key features of pertussis as it appears in adults, when to suspect it, and how to diagnose and treat it. Importantly, she will also address the issue of pertussis prevention for this cohort and the opportunities that exist to reduce the morbidity and mortality from whooping cough by targeting older adults.

COVID Update
A/Prof Nicholas Wood

The Delta variant is proving to be a game-changer in the fight against COVID-19. Its high and seemingly indiscriminate infectivity has seen a huge surge in people requesting vaccination against the virus, particularly with the Pfizer vaccine. GPs are at the frontline, they are a major part of the solution. More than ever, GPs need to be across the latest in all aspects of COVID-19 and the vaccines available to combat this pandemic. In this webcast, Healthed will deliver answers from Australian experts on the important issues GPs need to know in order to stay up to speed in the war against this deadly and ubiquitous virus.

Optimising Oral Iron in GP – The Practicalities
Clinical A/Prof Pradeep Jayasuriya

Iron deficiency is a common but treatable condition present in a diverse range of patients. Its presentation can vary and will often be dependent on the cohort - the elderly, newborns, young women, those with chronic illness, and so on. Compliance and follow up are often challenging and may require specific strategies.

Antidepressant Choices
A/Prof Ajeet Singh

Depressive illness is not uniform, indeed, is notoriously variable in it features and so therapeutic agents should be selected on the likely clinical efficacy for a given individual. The side effect profile must also be considered. Both should be discussed with your patient. This has been emphasised in the new mood disorders guidelines.

Human Milk Oligosaccharides in Infant Formula - Practical Applications
A/Prof Avi Lemberg

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are one of the major differences between human milk and formula milk. Current evidence demonstrates their multiple beneficial effects including antimicrobial, immune modulation, prebiotic, neurodevelopment and cognition effects. Recently, manufactured HMOs have been approved as food ingredients with fascinating implications for infant formula. This lecture will explore the potential of HMOs to make infant formula a more beneficial alternative when human breast milk is inadequate or unavailable.

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Is this webcast right for me?

Healthed webcasts are highly beneficial for general practioners (GPs) however are also suitable for all healthcare professionals. We have had very positive feedback from nurses and pharmacists, so we invite you to attend a webcast and see for yourself!

How do I watch the webcast?

Instructions on how to log in to the webcast will be emailed to registered delegates in the weeks before the event. You can watch on your desktop computer, tablet, or phone – either directly on the Healthed website or via the Healthed app.

How many hours of CPD do I get?

By registering, attending and completing the post-webcast additional activities you’ll receive 4 hours of continuing professional professional development (CPD). 

How do I claim my CPD?

Provided you complete the webcast quiz, patient case review and micro audit, Healthed will manage the upload of CPD for GPs and healthcare professionals registered with the following: 

  • RACGP
  • ACRRM

For other healthcare professionals including nurses and pharmacists, you may be able to self-claim your CPD.

All participants receive a certificate of attendance upon completion.

Can I watch on my phone?

Registrants can stream the webcast on a computer, tablet or phone. Instructions on how to log in to the webcast will be emailed to registered delegates in the weeks before the event.

Do I get a certificate of attendance?

Yes. Once your attendance has been verified by our education team you’ll receive a certificate of attendance for your records. 

Nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals can use this certificate to self-claim their CPD. For GPs, provided you complete the webcast quiz, patient case review and micro audit, Healthed will manage the upload of CPD. 

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