Clinical Brief 2 – Why do our sleep patterns change as we age?

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Course Description

This four part Clinical brief series explores the causes and complications of insomnia, the effects ageing can have on sleep and the role melatonin can play as a treatment option.

Participants must read all 4 issues and then complete the questions on Issue 4 to claim RACGP CPD points.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2022-12-31

Professions: Physician

Faculty

Dr. Damian Flanagan,
MBBS, MWell, DipRACOG
South Coast Medical, Blairgowrie, Victoria, Australia

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Learning Objective(s)

At the end of this program, GPs will be better able to:

  • Discuss the causes of insomnia and the range of appropriate management options
  • Identify the ways in which ageing can impact on sleep in people over the age of 55 and diagnose insomnia disorder in this population
  • Counsel patients to assist in the self-management of insomnia to optimise quality of life
  • Explain the mechanism and role of prolonged release melatonin in the treatment of insomnia in people over 55 years of age
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