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Healthed Webcast – 3rd August 2021

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This fortnight’s speakers

A/Prof Nicholas Wood

A/Prof Nicholas Wood

COVID Update - Delta Crisis Update, New ATAGI Advice, Vaccination for Children & Pregnant Women

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Dr David Horgan

Dr David Horgan

Tailoring Antidepressant Therapy to Clinical Profile

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Dr David Horgan

Dr David Horgan

Beyond Mood Control: The Importance of Treating Residual Symptoms

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Prof Malcolm Hopwood

Prof Malcolm Hopwood

Modern Management of Schizophrenia in Primary Care

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Prof Malcolm Hopwood

Prof Malcolm Hopwood

Understanding Antipsychotic Medications and Metabolic Side Effects

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Dr Catherine Andronis

Dr Catherine Andronis

Practical Cases Discussion

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Topics to be covered

COVID Update - Delta Crisis Update, New ATAGI Advice, Vaccination for Children & Pregnant Women
A/Prof Nicholas Wood

ATAGI is now making special recommendations for Sydney. Should we be shortening or lengthening the intervals for COVID jabs? People of all ages are now being encouraged to have the AZ if they can’t get access to the Pfizer jab. Understand the risk/benefit considerations for each age group so that you can more effectively explain these things to your patients. A/Prof Wood will also provide an update on the Delta variant and what it means for us while we wait for the national vaccination program to catch up with this tricky new variant. Which vaccines currently work and by how much against this and other variants. How long will the Sydney lockdown last? Will it actually work? The question of vaccinating children is now emerging and this is likely to be a thorny issue. Current available data concerning safety and effectiveness of the COVID vaccines for children and pregnant women will be explained.

Tailoring Antidepressant Therapy to Clinical Profile
Dr David Horgan

Depressive illness varies in features and as such, 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 patient. This has been emphasised in the new mood disorders guidelines.

Beyond Mood Control: The Importance of Treating Residual Symptoms
Dr David Horgan

Management of depression extends beyond relief of the basic symptoms. Quality of life and relationships, employment and self-perception require functional wellness. Medication choices, counselling and regular follow-up with careful monitoring are needed.

Modern Management of Schizophrenia in Primary Care
Prof Malcolm Hopwood

There is a wide and increasing range of antipsychotic agents and the choices made need to be integrated into a shared-care model. Conveying an understanding of side effects is very important. Management pathways will involve a range of expertise with the GP having a crucial role in diagnosis and follow up.

Understanding Antipsychotic Medications and Metabolic Side Effects
Prof Malcolm Hopwood

Metabolic dysregulation is a potential side effect of antipsychotics. This includes changes in cholesterol, triglycerides, BSL and BMI. These changes can cause or exacerbate comorbidities. This is a complex area and predictors are poorly understood. Weight gain is a major problem for compliance. 

Practical Cases Discussion
Dr Catherine Andronis

This segment, facilitated by Dr Cathy Andronis, will cover four case studies.

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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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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
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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.

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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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