Join Flinders University’s Caring Futures Institute on 2 September 2024 for an informative and engaging webinar on ‘The role of the GP in improving cancer outcomes and achieving equity in cancer care’.
Hosted in partnership with Cancer Australia and PC4 (The Primary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials Group), learning objectives from the event include:
- Understanding the strategic objectives and goals of the Australian Cancer Plan in relation to the role of GPs in cancer care across the cancer continuum.
- Recognising the importance of early detection, prevention, and personalised risk assessment in improving cancer outcomes for diverse populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, rural and remote communities, and individuals from CALD backgrounds.
- Identifying the key components of person-centered, culturally safe, and integrated navigation models in cancer care and their impact on enhancing consumer experience and outcomes.
- Discussing the role of GPs in delivering optimal cancer care and their involvement in implementing evidence-based, cost-effective models of care for people living with and beyond cancer.
Speakers during the webinar include:
- Prof Vivienne Milch (Medical Director, Cancer Australia)
- Dr Kylie Vuong (Associate Professor in Primary Care and Academic Lead in General Practice, Griffith University; GP with a special interest in prevention and early detection of cancer)
- A/Prof Carolyn Ee (Associate Professor (Cancer Survivorship and Primary Care), Flinders University; Co-Chair, Living With and Beyond Cancer engine room, PC4; GP with a special interest in cancer survivorship)
Panel members:
- A/Prof Joel Rhee (Chair, Cancer and Palliative Care Specific Interest Group, RACGP; GP with a special interest in primary palliative care)
- Prof Michael Jefford (Medical oncologist, Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre)
- Mr Eric Yeung (Consumer representative from CanRevive)
Chair: Prof Catherine Paterson, Professor of Cancer Nursing, Co-Lead of Cancer Survivorship Program, Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University.
Date: Monday, 2 September 2024
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm AEST
Cost: Free
CPD: Approved for 1.5 RACGP and ACRRM hours
Register: Click here
Disclaimer: This article was provided by Flinders University. While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network does not warrant or represent the accuracy, currency and completeness of any information or material included within.
