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.
Clinical Brief 4 – Case Study: Complications of Insomnia
AUS
$0
free
RACGP CPD Program
15 min
Sleep
2 Credits
Course Description
Course Details
Expiry Date: 2022-12-31
Professions: Physician
Faculty
Dr. Damian Flanagan,
MBBS, MWell, DipRACOG
South Coast Medical, Blairgowrie, Victoria, Australia
Accreditation
This Active Learning Module has been approved by RACGP CPD Program for 2 CPD points.
Activity no. 206955
Members are able to claim CPD activity points for 2 points through ‘Quick log’ on their RACGP CPD Dashboard.
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