November 2019
Voluntary Assisted Dying: What general practice needs to know | Shepparton
The rapport GPs build with their patients over years creates an ideal setting for end-of-life planning and care. GPs often have contextual knowledge of the patient and their family. Trusting, long-term GP-patient relationships can help facilitate timely discussions about needs and preferences in the context of various end-of-life scenarios. In Victoria, on 19 June 2019, the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act (2017) came into effect. These sessions aim to improve understanding of voluntary assisted dying within the general practice environment. Click…
Find out more »Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Defibrillator Use | Shepparton
A CPR certificate needs to be updated at least every three years to comply with practice accreditation and RACGP QI&CPD requirements. Murray PHN is offering a two-hour training course to be provided by Bronwyn McKenzie, Extend Health Education. Note: Participants must create a Unique Student Identifier (USI) prior to the event and bring it with them on the night. Learning outcomes Implement the latest Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines in the execution of CPR Describe the principles of CPR Adequately assess the…
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