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Obstructive sleep apnoea: the sleeping giant – QI&CPD – Category 1
DURATION
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
40
ACCREDITATION
EXPIRY DATE
2016-12-31
Learning objectives
- Recognise how sleep disorders impact upon activities of daily living, and appreciate the role of the general practitioner in their identification, diagnosis and management
- Describe the acute and chronic consequences of untreated sleep disorders
- Identify patients that require screening for obstructive sleep apnoea based on standard symptom recognition, as well as relevant comorbidities
- Understand the role of home sleep studies and their inter-relationship with sleep laboratories, and when to refer to a sleep specialist
- Recognise the importance of early diagnosis and optimal management of obstructive sleep apnoea with regards to patient well-being and safety, and improving cardiovascular risk profile
- Counsel patients regarding the appropriate use of the various modalities for treating obstructive sleep apnoea.
Cost of course:
Free