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Unit 598
October 2022
This edition of check considers the investigation and management of lifestyle-related conditions in general practice.
In addition to presentations such as chronic and infectious disease, patients may also present to general practitioners with lifestyle-related concerns.
Gambling in Australia is common, with approximately 1% of Australians experiencing severe problem gambling, while >7% are at risk of developing problem gambling.
Alcohol consumption is also common in Australia, with 77% of Australians aged ≥14 years consuming alcohol in the past year. In 2020–21, a quarter of Australians aged ≥18 years exceeded the 2020 Australian Alcohol Guidelines (consuming >10 drinks in the past week and/or ≥5 drinks in any day at least monthly).
Social prescribing, described as the ‘referral of patients to non-medical activities, ranging from health and fitness programs to movie clubs and meditation’, may be beneficial for patients with a variety of health concerns – including lifestyle issues such as loneliness and isolation.
At the end of this activity, participants will be able to:
Below is a list of the case studies found in this month's edition of check. To see how these case studies unfold and gain valuable insights into this months topic, log into gplearning to complete the course.
Janice, aged 44 years, is a patient known to your surgery. She sees several of your colleagues according to appointment availability on the day. She has a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, low back pain that has improved since a motor vehicle accident six years ago, and postnatal depression following the birth of her first baby.
Diane, aged 42 years, lives with her husband, Alan, and three teenage children. Alan works in construction while Diane works part time at the local bowling club. These jobs have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and finances are tight. Diane has presented to your surgery via telehealth several times over the past few months because of headaches and fatigue. A computed tomography scan and blood tests are normal.
Piero, aged 62 years, is a concreter with a history of ischaemic heart disease. He has been seeing you weekly for the past two years since his wife was moved into a residential aged care facility. Piero migrated from Italy 30 years ago. As a busy general practitioner (GP) in a suburban general practice, you are booked out one week in advance. You have many patients, such as Piero, who are booking longer and more frequent appointments, primarily for social reasons.
This unit of check is approved for 6 hours of CPD activity (two hours per case). The 6 hours, when completed, including the online questions, comprise five hours’ 鲍鱼视频al Activities and five hours’ Reviewing Performance.
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Each unit of check comprises approximately five clinical cases, and the choice of cases will cover the broad spectrum of the unit’s topic. Each unit will be led by a GP with an interest and capability in the topic, and they will scope the five different cases for that unit in collaboration with the check team.