Event details:
Title: Sleep Apnoea & Restless Legs Syndrome: Red flags, Diagnosis and Management Options - An update for GPs
Topics/Presenters:
PRESENTATION 1: Sleep Apnoea: Red flags, Diagnosis and Management Options - An update for GPs
Dr Marcus McMahon, Sleep & respiratory physician
This presentation will cover the common presenting symptoms of sleep disordered breathing, the consequences of untreated obstructive sleep apnoea, the diagnostic tools and pathways for obstructive sleep apnoea and the range of treatment options for patients with obstructive sleep apnoea.
Learning outcome - Discuss different diagnostic tools for obstructive sleep apnoea, including pre-testing probably questionnaires.
PRESENTATION 2: Restless Legs Syndrome: evaluation and management strategies in General Practice
Dr Daniel Hynes
This presentation will provide a framework for how RLS can be diagnosed and classified, cover important precipitating/predisposing factors and to highlighting the evidence for treatment options available.
Learning outcome - Identify how restless leg syndrome is diagnosed and appreciate the differential diagnoses
All presentations include interactive case-based discussions common to GP practice to help in the assessment of sleep apnoea & restless legs. Case studies will focus on diagnosis, timing of intervention and advances in management.
Date: Tuesday 22 October, 2024
Time: 6.00pm – 9.15pm
Where: Mister Bianco, 26-28 Cotham Rd, Kew VIC 3101
Program: Presentation with case studies and Q&A
RACGP
- 1.5 CPD Activity points: 1.0 hr Educational Activities and 0.5 hr Reviewing Performance’
Event Registration
To register, please provide the following details and a confirmation ticket will be sent to your email.
- First name and surname
- Email address
- RACGP number
- Practice name
- Practice suburb and postcode
- Dietary requirements
Please direct your enquiries to [email protected]