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WEBINAR – Improving GP practice responses for people with substance misuse and related problems

Thu 20th March @ 7:00 pm

This session will prepare general practice staff, from front desk personnel to GPs, to recognise and manage patients affected by substances while prioritising safety and harm reduction principles.

Participants will learn clinical presentations of substance use and withdrawal, developing protocols that balance patient care with staff safety.

The session focuses on reducing stigma and implementing practical strategies to help all staff respond effectively and confidently when working with patients experiencing substance intoxication or withdrawal.

DATE:
Thu 20th March


TIME:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm


RACGP CPD POINTS:
This is an RACGP-approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program - Activity Number: 1201863 | Activity Type EA 1.5

SPEAKERS:

Dr Esther Han – GP/Addiction Specialist NSLHD

Dr Matthew Stevens – Matt is a Senior Research Fellow at The University of Adelaide. Matt’s work has focused on prevention and early intervention for behavioural and substance-related addictive disorders.

Dr. Chris Holmwood, FRACP | Addiction Medicine Specialist, Director of Training for the SA/NT RACGP Training Program. His main career interests is helping non-addiction specialist services help their patients with substance use problems.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

General Practice staff and GPs, pharmacists, AHPs and Community providers working in the Northern Sydney Primary Health Network region

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
  • Describe the clinical features of psychoactive substances by comparing and contrasting their acute effects, intoxication symptoms, and withdrawal presentations
  • Differentiate between various patterns of substance use, including the development of dependence, tolerance and withdrawal, with an emphasis on identifying clinical features
  • Demonstrate the ability to assess and implement appropriate management protocols for patients presenting with substance intoxication or withdrawal in clinical settings
COST:
There is no cost for General Practice staff and GPs, pharmacists, AHPs and Community providers within the SNHN region to attend this training


ENQUIRIES:

Judy or Robi, Education Coordinators – 9432 8250 or events@snhn.org.au.



REGISTER FOR WEBINAR:
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