The demand for paediatric ADHD services has continued to increase in the context of limited paediatric services, especially in rural settings. Rural GPs play a critical role in the recognition of ADHD and continuing care through the co-management of ADHD.
This education session will provide education around the titration of medications used in the management of ADHD and common co-morbidities in a general practice setting.
Presenter
Dr Natalie Silove, A/Prof, Head Dept Child Development Unit, Children’s Hospital Westmead
Co-presenters
Antoinette Hodge, Snr Clinical Neuropsychologist, Childrens’ Hospital Westmead
Dr Ai-Vee Chua, GP
Target audience
GPs and Registrars
Learning outcomes
- Discuss the management strategies for ADHD and its common comorbidities
- Outline the prescription of pharmacological therapies in the treatment of ADHD
Accreditation
Activity Reference: 1347075
Program
6.30pm Registration/light refreshments (provided)
6.55pm Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country
7.00pm Service update
7.05pm ADHD education session (Dr Natalie Silove)
8.00pm New reforms (Dr Ai-Vee Chua)
8.15pm Q&A and interactive discussion
8.25pm Evaluation
8.30pm Close
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