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Healthed Webcast – 27th September 2022

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This fortnight’s speakers

Prof Peter Richmond

Prof Peter Richmond

Meningococcal Conversation Strategies

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Dr Alexander Padiglione

Dr Alexander Padiglione

Practical Guide to Using COVID Antivirals in Primary Care

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Prof Andrew Sindone AM

Prof Andrew Sindone AM

Cardiac Failure – New Management Advice

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Topics to be covered

Meningococcal Conversation Strategies
Prof Peter Richmond

Tips on talking about meningococcal vaccines with patients - the facts, the funding and the future Meningococcal meningitis is a devastating disease but fortunately, vaccination dramatically reduces the risk. And while some meningococcal vaccines are freely available to certain at-risk groups, others need to be paid for by the patient which can be a barrier. For the treating GP, the challenge is to provide patients with the appropriate information and education so they can make a realistic assessment of the cost-benefit equation. This includes making people aware that unfunded does not mean unimportant. A/Prof Richmond will provide practical advice on these important conversations to ensure the best possible outcome.

Practical Guide to Using COVID Antivirals in Primary Care
Dr Alexander Padiglione

The COVID antivirals are an important part of our response to the pandemic and so it is essential that we, in primary care make maximum use of them for all suitable patients. The use of antivirals in the early stages of infection have been shown to improve outcomes in people with advanced age or significant comorbidities. First line therapy for outpatients is nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, however care is required because of significant drug-drug interactions, and in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. This has led a lot of GPs to take the risk-averse option, Molnupiravir which has fewer contraindications but for which the data suggests, is probably less effective. This lecture will explain clearly how to navigate the interaction issue so that GPs can be more confident about using nirmatrelvir/ritonavir. It will also help GPs to decide which option is best for the patients, when to use, and how to minimize the risks and maximise the clinical benefits.

IUDs – Your Questions Answered

Ask the experts: your questions on IUDs answered Increasingly IUDs are being seen as a suitable, effective contraceptive option for a broader range of women. And also increasingly, women will be looking to their GP to have all the answers to questions about these devices, be it prior to insertion or once the device is in situ. In this session, we effectively handball those common and not-so-common GP questions to two experts in the field - Dr Terri Foran and Professor Deborah Bateson. From eligibility and side-effects to accessing services, these two contraception specialists will give practical advice and real-world experience that is so valuable in supporting coalface GPs.

Cardiac Failure – New Management Advice
Prof Andrew Sindone AM

New options are becoming available to treat the increasingly common condition - cardiac failure. In this presentation, cardiologist Professor Andrew Sindone will bring clinicians up-to-date on the latest, evidence-based recommendations for the assessment, investigation and treatment of cardiac failure and how these advances are improving health outcomes for patients with this condition.

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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!

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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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