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An RACGP and ACRRM accredited CPD activity (40 points)

Overview:

GPs have a key role to play in stroke prevention and in minimising its potentially devastating impact if it does occur. This program will assist GPs in proactively identifying patients within their practice who are at increased risk of stroke and systematically implementing guideline-based management approaches to reduce stroke risk. It will also assist GPs in developing strategies to educate their staff and patients on recognising the signs and symptoms of stroke and the need for rapid action. The program will help GPs by identifying the acute stroke resources in their area and the options which might be considered for their patients suffering an acute stroke.

Module 2: Stroke management in general practice

Live meeting (1.5 hours)

Presented by a leading Australian neurologist a hypothetical case study is used to assist GPs in reducing risk of stroke in patients they see everyday, including expert opinions in how to manage the patients not always included in the guidelines, developing strategies to educate their staff and patients on recognising the signs and symptoms of stroke and the need for rapid action.

Learning outcomes

At the conclusion of the full educational program, participants will be able to:

• Describe the serious burden of stroke in Australia and the challenges that need to be overcome to reduce this burden
• Proactively identify patients at increased risk of stroke within their practice
• Implement guideline-based management approaches to reduce risk of stroke in both patients at risk for stroke and those who have had a prior stroke
• Triage patients with acute stroke to help ensure optimal outcomes
• Develop practical strategies within their practice to ensure F.A.S.T. awareness

Register by Friday 17 June 2022

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