A Practical Approach to Opioid Tapering
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Joyce McSwan discusses opioid tapering. She encourages clinicians to approach this sensitive topic by using a collaborative approach with their patients. To ensure the transition is as smooth as possible she refers to the NPS document that has a step wise approach to this sometimes-angst-ridden process.
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Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder ARFID for GPs
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Dr Karen Spielman discusses Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder ARFID, a recently recognised eating disorder. She explains the phenotypes of ARFID and the differences between this and anorexia and therefore the management.
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Anxiety and Depression in General Practice (Part 2)
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Psychiatrist Dr Samir Ibrahim shares clinical presentations of anxiety and depression, and then moves on to GP management and referrals.
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Universal Precautions for Opioid Prescribing: A Balanced Approach
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Joyce McSwan Managing Director of PainWise, guides prescribers of opioids through a practical approach to engaging with patients regarding their expectations of this analgesic treatment. Joyce offers practical advice, about the importance of discussing, implementing, and reviewing progress during the patient’s treatment.
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Cataract Surgery and Lens Options, iStents and the Latest Changes
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Drs Shanel Sharma and Daya Sharma discuss the many different types of cataracts. In the video they demonstrate examples of different types of lenses that can be inserted at surgery, giving flexible options that were not available for patients a few years ago.
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Anxiety and Depression in General Practice (Part 1)
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Eminent Psychiatrist Dr Samir Ibrahim shares the physiology behind anxiety and depression and why recent thinking is changing the approach to treating these illnesses.
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Gestational Diabetes, New Guidelines, Monitoring and Support (Part 2)
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Anna Barwick in part 2 of Gestational Diabetes, shares some wide ranging support a woman should receive post-partum if diagnosed with GD. Surveillance and support is important as there is a 50% increased risk of developing type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in future years.
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Focussed Problem Solving – How to Use This Skill in General Practice
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Dr Susan Barnett discusses, (and provides an example of), how teaching your patients to problem solve their own issues in their home life is very rewarding.
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Melatonin Prescribing in Children
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Dr Vishal Saddi provides a succinct overview of melatonin prescribing for children. He warns about online ordering from dubious sources, and shares new guidelines for prescribing.
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Treatment of Lymphoedema (Part 2)
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Professor John Boyages, continues to share treatment options for Lymphoedema, including manual massage, compression bandaging, laser treatment, liposuction and lymphatic surgery. As well stressing the importance of caring for the skin, he empathises the toll Lymphoedema can take on mental health of these patients. This is part 2 of 2.
info_outlineMacular degeneration is the commonest cause of blindness in Australia. Drs Shanel and Neil Sharma discuss new management and treatment techniques.