The Power of Primary Care in Prostate Cancer

Date
15 Feb 2018
06:00 PM - 08:45 PM

Cost
Free

Available to
Practice Nurses
General Practitioners

Continuing Professional Development

CPD Points unavailable

Event Location
Australian Prostate Centre
Level 8 14-20 Blackwood Street
NORTH MELBOURNE VIC 3051
Australia

The power of primary care in prostate cancer, an educational face to face event, will update primary care practitioners on the latest evidence based prostate cancer care.

Topics covered by health professional experts are:

  • Prevention and early detection
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • General practitioners’ role in prostate survivorship care
  • Overview of HealthPathways and Optimal Care Pathways
Australian Prostate Centre facilities tour and light refreshments included.

Learning outcomes:

  • Discuss pros and cons of PSA testing with patients
  • Identify the criteria for PSA results that require referral to a specialist
  • List pre-referrals investigations required for patients with raised PSA
  • Describe treatment modalities and their common side effects
  • Describe the common survivorship issues faced by prostate cancer patients
Please RSVP to this free event by Saturday, February 10, 2018.