This event is a hybrid attendance event, please use the register button above to attend in person, or alternatively use the below link to attend online.
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Primary Health Tasmania invites health professionals from across all sectors to join us face-to-face or online for an event discussing the multidisciplinary management of diabetes. Diabetes is a common and complex presentation in primary care, with patient outcomes being optimised where multiple disciplines are involved. The aim of this event is to improve understanding of the scope, referral processes, and cost considerations for allied health services available to assist in the management of diabetes, and through this improve collaboration and care.
This event will be RACGP and ACRRM approved for 1.5 hours of Educational Activities (approval currently pending) and is approved for 1.5 hours of interactive CPD for optometrists.
Learning outcomes:
- Summarise the benefits of multidisciplinary care for patients with diabetes.
- Demonstrate effective collaboration and communication with other health providers to appropriately manage diabetes.
- Describe the clinical assessments undertaken to identify potential complications of type 2 diabetes.
- Determine when to refer a patient who has type 2 diabetes.
- Self-reflect on own knowledge and skills in relation to diabetes and act on areas for professional development as identified.
Speaker information:
Angus Thompson is Primary Health Tasmania’s Pharmacist Clinical Editor, working closely with our GP Clinical Editors and subject matter experts on the medication content within our pathways. Angus trained in the UK, working primarily in hospital and general practice pharmacist roles before relocating to Tasmania in 2008. Alongside his role at Primary Health Tasmania, Angus works as a Consultant Clinical Pharmacist conducting home medicines reviews in southern Tasmania, as a Senior Lecturer in Prescribing Principles for the National Prescribing Curriculum program at the University of Tasmania and as a subject matter expert for the Australian Pharmacy Council.
Dr Madelaine Hanson is present in her role as a Clinical Editor with Tasmanian HealthPathways at Primary Health Tasmania. Madelaine has been working with Diabetes in the community of Tasmania for 13 years now while working as a GP in Nipaluna (Hobart). Recently, as a Clinical Editor, she was part of the team who undertook a review of the 12 Diabetes Pathways for HealthPathways Tasmania.
Claire Schuringa has over 20 years of experience as a Podiatrist in Tasmania, the UK, and Queensland. Her extensive expertise is complimented by post-graduate studies in Wound Care from Monash University and Clinical Leadership through the University of Tasmania. Claire has also completed additional training to become an Endorsed Prescribing Podiatrist. She served as the coordinator of the Royal Hobart Hospital’s High Risk Foot Clinic for 12 years, and currently works in a Clinical Lead role in the Tasmanian Health Service Podiatry Department.
Neeta Oakley is the senior social worker at Diabetes Australia in Tasmania. She is a member of the primary care diabetes team that delivers clinical service across Tasmania. Neeta writes extensively for diabetes publications and presents regularly to health practitioners and organisations about how they can support the psychosocial needs of people with diabetes. Neeta’s social work has been strongly informed by extensive experience in palliative care and as a hospital cancer care coordinator. Neeta is also an academic at the University of Tasmania, training the next generation of social workers.
Minke Hoekstra is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 15 years’ experience working in diabetes care in Tasmania. Beginning her career at Diabetes Tasmania (now Diabetes Australia) as a Health Coach, Minke has developed a deep understanding of the clinical, behavioural and social challenges faced by people living with diabetes. As Manager of Programs and Services for Diabetes Australia in Tasmania, she contributed to the development of Diabetes Australia’s Position Statement on Low Carbohydrate Eating for People with Diabetes in 2018 and remains a strong advocate for evidence-based nutrition therapy and physical activity as foundational elements of effective diabetes prevention and management.