Gold Coast Primary Health Network in partnership with Yelland Medical invites general practitioners to participate in a Wound Management Training Workshop.

Management of chronic wounds is one of the most common problems and procedures that is required of General Practitioners. This training activity is aimed at increasing the knowledge of GPs in the management of chronic and complex wounds.

Learning outcomes:

• Discuss the specialist services available to patients with chronic or complex wounds and identify how to refer patients
• Determine the aetiology of a chronic wound
• Determine most appropriate general practice management plan for a patient with a chronic or complex wound compromised by infection or oedema
• Select and implement the most appropriate, evidence-based management approach for patients with diabetic foot pathology including identifying the need for pressure off-loading
• Discuss arterial investigation options available to assist with the management of patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease within the general practice including Ankle Brachial Index monitoring.

Speakers

• Dr Andrew Jones | Infectious Diseases Specialist
• Dr Mark Jackson | Vascular Surgeon
• Dr Jessica Triay | Endocrinologist
• Dr Stephen Yelland | General Practitioner
• Ms Nicola Morley | Vascular Nurse Practitioner

This is an RACGP approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program – Activity ID: 870420

Post event resources

Dr Stephen Yelland and Nicola Morely Presentation

Dr Andrew Jones Presentation

Dr Mark Jackson Presentation

Dr Jessica Triay Presentation

Wound Clinic Smart Referrals

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