Respirology
Untangling the causes of breathlessness in General Practice – an approach to symptoms and diagnosis
Dyspnoea is a common and distressing symptom experienced by many people presenting in primary care. This program will give you the confidence to assess breathless patients using a systematic approach, interpret diagnostic tests and identify dyspnoeic patients who may need urgent referral. The Practice Essentials component of the program will allow you to reflect on […]
DURATION
4.5 hrs
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
40
ACCREDITATION
RACGP CPD Accredited Activity
EXPIRY DATE
2023-06-30
Dyspnoea is a common and distressing symptom experienced by many people presenting in primary care. This program will give you the confidence to assess breathless patients using a systematic approach, interpret diagnostic tests and identify dyspnoeic patients who may need urgent referral. The Practice Essentials component of the program will allow you to reflect on your learning in the context of your own clinical practice.
This program was developed by MDBriefCase, with funding provided by Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly.
Faculty
Dr James Cafaro, GP.
Adelaide, South Australia
Prof Andrew Sindone, Cardiologist.
Director, Heart Failure Unit and Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Concord Hospital, NSW
Prof Lucy Morgan, Respiratory Physician.
Department of Respiratory Medicine Concord Hospital, NSW. Chair Lung Foundation Australia
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program participants will be better able to:
- Identify common and important pathological causes of dyspnoea in adults
- Recognise clinical situations where referral is appropriate for urgent or ongoing management
- Use a systematic approach to assess the breathless patient and determine if/which investigations may be required
- Interpret the results of diagnostic tests commonly used to investigate dyspnoea
Accreditation
This 4.5 hour interactive online learning activity is accredited by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners for 40 points.
Activity no. 346081
# of credits: 40
Duration: 4.5 hrs
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