This video aims to up skill GPs in the management of psychosis and schizophrenia in primary care.
Almost half of Australians (45%) will experience a mental health illness in their lifetime1. The General Practice: Health of the Nation 2018 report published by the RACGP identifies that psychological issues are the most common health issue managed by GPs in 20182.
Psychotic conditions may have a lower prevalence, but the consequences are very. Psychotic illnesses are characterised by fundamental distortions of thinking, perception and emotional response and include Schizophrenia. In 2010 a National Survey of people living with psychotic illness was conducted. The report concluded that there were approximately 64,000 people in Australia aged 18–64 living with a psychotic illness and were in contact with public specialised mental health services each year. This equates to 5 cases per 1,000 population. The survey found the most frequently recorded of these disorders was Schizophrenia which accounted for almost half of all diagnoses (47.0%)3.
In this webinar…
Associate Professor Martin Cohen and Dr Ullrich Schall, discuss these conditions, specifically:
- diagnosis and management of a Psychotic Illness
- symptomatology associated with Schizophrenia and how it commonly presents at various stages of the condition
- various medications and their effects
- assessment tools and other resources in assessing cognitive functioning
The aim of the activity is to upskill GPs in managing mental health consumers in primary care, and to effectively refer to other mental health professionals.
The recording is one hour long and includes a post-activity quiz.
CPD Points
This activity has been accreditation with the RACGP for 2 CPD points (previously known as Category 2 points). A certificate is available for download on completion of all activities in the course. It has also been accredited with ACRRM for 1 PDP Educational Activity.
To register visit: https://medcast.com.au/courses/304