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Nedlands
Western Australia 6909
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Nedlands
Western Australia 6009
November 2011 Poisoning
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In this broadcast:
Professor Frank Daly and Dr Olga Ward discuss the practical approach to common poisonings that rural general practitioners experience including:
- Children ingesting household and garden chemicals
- Substance abuse
- Depression and overdose
- Heavy metals
- Tropical envenoming
We also visit the Poison Information Centre in WA and discuss the information they need when called and the advice they can offer both GPs and the public.
It is the aim of this broadcast to:
- Provide a practical approach the management of poisoned patients
- Understand the importance of risk assessment for individuals presenting with poisoning
- Consider poisoned patient’s medical and psychological needs
- Inform rural health professionals of accessible resources regarding poisoning
Rural Health West sincerely thanks everyone involved in the production of this program for their participation. Their support in providing rural and remote health professionals with continuing professional development opportunities is greatly appreciated.
This broadcast has been allocated two CPD points by The RACGP and one CPD point by ACRRM. CPD points are not guaranteed and are subject to review by both agencies.
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