ThinkGP Live - Taking Control: Latest Advances in COPD

Dates
From:
17 Mar 2018
-
17 Feb 2018

Cost
$295

Available to
All

Continuing Professional Development

​Earn 40 RACGP or 30 ACRRM points

Event Location
Novotel Geelong
10-14 Eastern Branch
Geelong Victoria 3220

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) remains a chronic disease which is largely underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed in general practice. Join us for this impactful, practical 1 day Active Learning Module (ALM), developed by the Lung Foundation Australia, and designed to equip GPs with the knowledge and skills required to confidently diagnose and optimally manage this costly chronic disease and ensure best patient outcomes.

Only 40 places available. Register your place early to avoid disappointment.

Speakers:
This ALM is hosted by ThinkGP and lead by a trio of local expert speakers:

Dr James Malone - Respiratory Physician
Dr Lufi Mulyadi - General Practitioner
Ms. Theresa Parker - Respiratory Nurse

Pricing:
Exclusive 25% discount off tickets for PHN contacts by using the promotional code PHN25 when booking.

Standard $295

Book now...limited spaces!

Learning outcomes:


Enjoy a small group workshop setting, with a strong focus on case study discussion, case finding strategies, and care planning

Be able to outline the impact of COPD in the Australian community

Recognise the signs and symptoms of COPD and confidently confirm a diagnosis

Select pharmacotherapy appropriate to the severity of COPD and risk of exacerbations

Devise individualised strategies for non-pharmacological management and self-management

Develop comprehensive care plans, including an Action Plan for managing exacerbations

Pick the brains of the expert speakers in an 'Ask the Expert' panel discussion