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WEBINAR – Social Isolation and the impact on older people

Tue 25th October 2022 @ 7:00 pm

Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) invites GPs, Nurses, and practice staff to a webinar that will address Social Isolation and the impact on older people.

Through discussion and case studies, participants will be equipped with tools and tips for GPs to connect older people to local community hubs and support networks.

Discussion will address the Social/Medical aspects and the interaction between the two and how they impact social isolation for older people.

Learn practical tools/steps that GPs can take to link patients up to services/support.

DATE:
Tue 25th October 2022


TIME:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm


SPEAKERS:

Dr Stephen Ginsborg | General Practitioner
Dr Stephen Ginsborg is a GP with interests include mental health, and elder, palliative and intergenerational care. He cares for all ages, but the challenges of ageing have great resonance for him in his work. He is committed to developing strategies that assist community, GPs and other health care professionals to offer options for people, based on compassionate care in a manner and place of their choice.

Dr James Ibraham | General Practitioner
Dr James Ibrahim is a GP and Director of Terrey Hills Medical Centre. He is the current Chair of the RACGP Social Prescribing Specific Interest Group and Sydney North Health Network AOD clinical lead. On a mission to personalise primary care.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

GPs, Nurses, and practice staff

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
  • Recognise and proactively respond to the impact of social isolation on older people
  • Differentiate the need for medical or social prescription when working with patients experiencing social isolation
  • Compare available services that promote social interaction and evaluate these against the lifestyle and needs of patients


ENQUIRIES:

Judy or Robi, Education Coordinators – 9432 8250 or events@snhn.org.au.



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