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Supporting carers in general practice

DECEMBER 2016

PROVIDER: Carers NSW Ltd

DATE: Saturday 17 December, 2016 from 9am-4pm

VENUE: Level 10, 213 Miller Street North Sydney

SYNOPSIS: 

This is a full-day interactive workshop focused on how carers support GPs in the delivery of care and treatment of patients in the community. The unique and intimate relationship between carers and patients helps reduce incidents, relapses and critical events, which also supports patient adherence to GP treatment plans, quality and continuity of care for patients.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  • Describe the role of carers and the impact of caring on health and wellbeing
  • Identify and describe the typography of carers within general practice
  • Describe the importance of engaging carers within the regulatory framework that governs carers and patient treatment
  • Identify obstacles to engaging carers
  • Develop carer engagement strategies to improve treatment outcomes for patients

REGISTRATION: To register for this event please contact Monique Chan, Education & Training Officer, Carers NSW on 9280 4744 or email moniquec@carersnsw.org.au

MORE INFORMATION: For more information please contact Monique Chan, Education & Training Officer, Carers NSW on 9280 4744 or email moniquec@carersnsw.org.au