Untangling the causes of breathlessness in General Practice – an approach to symptoms and diagnosis

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RACGP CPD Accredited Activity

4.5 hr

Respirology

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Course Description

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.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2023-06-30

Professions: Physician

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

Accreditation

This activity has been approved for the following hours and types: 
Educational activities hours: 3.5
Reviewing performance hours: 1
Measuring outcomes hours: 0

Activity no. 460761

Learning Objective(s)

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
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