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In Practice: GOLD 2023 COPD update
A new webinar will outline the recently updated guidelines and how they are set to impact clinical practice.
The GOLD 2023 Guidelines have been updated to reflect the body of evidence in the treatment and management of COPD.
This week’s round-up also includes information on the latest instalment in the Emerging Minds webinar series and a new RACGP Plus member offer.
GOLD 2023 COPD Update:
Controversies, opportunities, and relevance to Australian practice
Webinar: Wednesday 31 May, 7.00 – 8.00 pm (AEST)
CPD: 1 hour EA
The GOLD 2023 Guidelines have been updated to reflect the body of evidence in the treatment and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Hosted by Chair of RACGP Specific Interests Respiratory Medicine Dr Kerry Hancock and featuring Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital consultant in respiratory and sleep medicine, Associate Professor John Blakey, this session will outline the new GOLD 2023 Guidelines and their impact on clinical practice, with a focus on:
- treatable traits and how they shape COPD treatment
- relevance of international guidelines on Australian practice and primary care
- principles for appropriate inhaler choice and environmental considerations.
Register online.
Exploring, assessing and formulating:
Common practice challenges in child mental health
Webinar: Thursday 11 May, 7.00 – 8.30 pm (AEST)
CPD: 1.5 hours EA
Assessment and formulation processes present multiple challenges for GPs responding to families where there are concerns about children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Based on a case study,
this webinar will explore differences between formulation and diagnosis in the context of child mental health, as well as other common practice challenges, and include the perspective of a GP, psychiatrist and a person with lived experience.
Presented by
Emerging Minds and
RACGP Specific Interests Child and Young Person’s Health.
Register online.
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