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Healthed Webcast – 1st February 2022

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This fortnight’s speakers

A/Prof Joe Dusseldorp

A/Prof Joe Dusseldorp

Advances in Prosthetics for Post-Cancer Surgery Patients

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Prof Helen O'Connell AO

Prof Helen O'Connell AO

Management and Therapy for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

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Dr David Horgan

Dr David Horgan

Suicidality in Men – A Practical Approach to Understanding and Management

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Topics to be covered

Advances in Prosthetics for Post-Cancer Surgery Patients
A/Prof Joe Dusseldorp

Advances in technology, scientific understanding and techniques are allowing plastic surgeons to correct increasingly marked deformities be they congenital, post-trauma or post-surgical.In a presentation that certainly has the wow factor, plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr Joseph Dusseldorp will update health professionals on what can now be done to repair ear deformities, even very severe ear deformities. He will describe how new technology is enabling better pre-surgery planning, providing new options in prosthetics and helping restore function which is resulting in remarkable outcomes for patients.

COVID Update

As the Omicron variant takes hold of Australia, and RATs, boosters and clearance certificates become part of the vernacular, hear from one of Australia's most well-respected COVID experts on what is most important for health professionals.Prof Kristine Macartney will outline the current state of play in our efforts to contain the effects of the ongoing COVID pandemic and what Australian health professionals need to know about the vaccines, preventive measures and the infection itself.

Management and Therapy for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Prof Helen O'Connell AO

To manage benign prostatic hyperplasia effectively, lower urinary tract symptoms need to be thoroughly assessed at the outset to ensure the most appropriate treatment.Benign prostatic hyperplasia is very common in older men. So too are lower urinary tract symptoms. In this very practical presentation, Prof Helen O'Connell AO provides a framework for assessing men with lower urinary tract symptoms to help accurately diagnose the cause of these symptoms. She will also outline when treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia is warranted and what options are currently available to treat this condition.

Suicidality in Men – A Practical Approach to Understanding and Management
Dr David Horgan

Do you want to save lives? Identify and treat the commonest cause of death and injury under age 45 - suicide and attempted suicide. 75% of men who kill themselves die at their first known attempt at suicide. Therefore, identifying those at high risk and intervening as soon as possible is literally a matter of life and death.InToughTimesText (https://intoughtimestext.org) is instantly available as a safety net to be used by family and friends as soon as suicide is mentioned, complementing your care.

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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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