Advances in blood biomarkers are transforming Alzheimer’s disease detection and management, with important implications for primary care. As diagnostic approaches evolve, General Practitioners play a critical role in recognising early cognitive changes, guiding appropriate investigation, and supporting patients through emerging pathways of care.

Join expert speakers Dr Karen Savery and Dr Pete Silberberg from Dementia Training Australia for an insightful and practical session exploring the latest developments in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. The session will clarify the differences between normal cognitive ageing, mild cognitive impairment and dementia, while examining how biomarkers may support earlier and more accurate assessment.

Through real-world primary care scenarios, this session will equip GPs with practical, up-to-date knowledge to support clinical decision-making and prepare for the evolving future of dementia diagnosis and treatment.

Learning Outcomes

• Distinguish the features of normal cognitive ageing, Subjective Cognitive Decline, Mild Cognitive Impairment and dementia
• Explain the underlying pathology of Alzheimer’s disease
• Identify which patients may benefit from testing with blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease

Speakers

• Dr Karen Savery: Karen is a Brisbane based GP who works in clinical practice, residential aged care and medical education. She is passionate about the education and mentoring of GPs, particularly in the area of aged care and dementia. She works with Dementia Training Australia to increase GP’s confidence in the recognition and management of dementia.
• Dr Peter Silberburg: Peter is an experienced GP, GP Supervisor and medical educator. He joined Dementia Training Australia as a medical educator in 2022.  He has worked in many primary health sectors and currently works as a GP as the lead clinician at Rekindling The Spirit Health Service in Lismore (AMS).

CPD Points

3 hours EA with RACGP

Registration

If you are unable to attend for any reason please let us know immediately by emailing rsvp@gcphn.com.au to CANCEL your registration as we may have time to offer your place to someone else.

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