In Practice: New domestic violence primary care resources

This week’s In Practice also includes upcoming psychological medicine and voluntary assisted dying workshops, as well as tips for GPs to provide trauma-informed, culturally safe care while also practising self-care strategies.
 
Domestic violence support for specific patient populations
The Safer Families Centre at the University of Melbourne has released two new e-learning modules providing evidence-based knowledge and practical skills to engage early with LGBTQIA+ people and women with a minority ethnic and racial background experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV).
 
These two groups experience high rates of DFV, and often face additional barriers to accessing appropriate support. Healthcare professionals have an important role to play in proactively identifying and sensitively responding to these patients.

The new free modules will help to address the learning needs of these groups and build the capacity of GPs and other primary care professionals to support patients with experiences of DFV in a respectful and culturally responsive way.
 
Recognising and responding to LGBTQIA+ people impacted by DFV
Although LGBTQIA+ people experience DFV at a rate equal to or greater than the general Australian population, survivors are less likely to seek help and link with appropriate supports. GPs are in a unique position to address this gap. This module has been accredited through the RACGP for 1 CPD EA hour and 0.5 CPD RP hours.
 
Recognising and responding to DFV experienced by ethnic/racial minority women
GPs can build their understanding of the context and impact of DFV for women of minority ethnic and racial backgrounds. The module will increase skills, self-awareness, and whole-of-practice collaboration required to support these patients and provide a culturally safe environment.
This module has been accredited through the RACGP for 1.5 CPD EA hours.
 
Psychological medicine masterclass
Date: Saturday 27 July, 10.00 am – 3.30 pm (AEST) or 10.00 am – 12.00 pm for webinar only
Cost: $175 (full masterclass) / $50 (webinar only)
CPD: 2 EA hours (webinar), add 3 RP hours for full masterclass
 
Members with an interest in psychological medicine can join RACGP Specific Interests’ upcoming masterclass to learn from three expert GPs who will explore challenging issues in mental health care, including ‘difficult and complex’ patients, eating disorders and the complexities of ADHD.
 
The masterclass includes a two-hour webinar covering short, sharp and effective mental health strategies to support patients, followed by three hours of peer reflective groups to further knowledge and have in-depth discussion with peers about individual cases.
 
Participants can choose to attend the whole-day masterclass or morning webinar only. Both sessions are accredited for Mental Health CPD by the GPMHSC.
Register online.
 
Supporting GPs responding to humanitarian crises
Webinar: Thursday 15 August, 7.00 – 8.00 pm (AEST)
CPD: 1 EA hour
 
With global humanitarian crises impacting many people across communities, it is essential GPs are able to respond to the psychological stress and trauma impacting patients, colleagues and themselves.
 
RACGP Specific Interests presents an insightful discussion on trauma-informed care, where trauma may occur on a local, regional or global scale. GPs can deepen their knowledge and skills in delivering trauma-informed, culturally safe care, as well as explore important self-care strategies when delivering this care day to day.
Register online.
 
Voluntary assisted dying: A practical perspective
Date: Thursday 1 August, 7.00 – 8.30 pm (AEST)
Venue: RACGP Office, 62 Patrick Street Hobart, or via zoom, for Northern/Northwestern members
CPD: 1.5 RP hours
 
RACGP Tasmania presents session one of the Peer Group Learning Supper Series 2024. This session will provide information about the voluntary assisted dying (VAD) process and give participants an opportunity to learn more about VAD in practice from a panel of experts, including experienced local practitioners and representatives from the Voluntary Assisted Dying Pharmacy and Navigation Services. Light refreshments will be served.
 
Sessions will be capped at 20 participants, so RSVP is essential. RSVP by Friday 26 July to Georgie Morse at tas.events@racgp.org.au
 
Tasmania registrars social meet up
Date: Saturday 31 August, 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Venue: Aura Hobart, in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Level 12, 110 Liverpool Street Hobart
Cost: Free for RACGP registrars
 
Registrars can join peers for a relaxed social evening to enjoy drinks and nibbles while catching up and connecting with friends and colleagues.
 
Numbers are limited, so RSVP is essential. RSVP by Friday 23 August to Georgie Morse at tas.events@racgp.org.au
 
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