Right now, more than one million Australians are experiencing an eating disorder, and less than a quarter are getting treatment or support. At this CPD Bites event, you’ll be able to ask a paediatrician and other health professionals, your burning questions and learn about the physical, psychological, nutritional and functional aspects of managing eating disorders.
What to expect
CPD Bites are an opportunity to meet with local health colleagues, have a bite to eat, and learn bite-sized CPD. Come along to hear the myths around eating disorders debunked and discuss a range of practical resources to help you support your patients.
Learn how to develop an eating disorder management plan, explore HealthPathways and other local resources, and work through case scenarios. Presentations will include best practice evidence, indicators for medical admission and the Mental Health Act.
Learning outcomes
- Recognise eating disorders in primary health care.
- Increase confidence to initiate an eating disorder management plan.
- Describe medical indicators for admission and in-patient treatment.
- Identify local referral pathways and resources for the management eating disorders in the Coffs Harbour and Bellingen region.
Who should attend?
GPs and GP registrars, nurses, paediatricians, psychologists, psychiatrists, dietitians, nutritionists, social workers, occupational therapists and other primary care professionals.
Speakers
- Dr Ashlea Broomfield, GP
- Dr Devika Wijetilaka, paediatrician
- Lisa Urqhart, Dietitian
- Dr Phil Marinucci, psychiatric registrar
- Ute Morris, Eating Disorder Coordinator for the Mid North Coast Local Health District
- Yvette Greenhalgh, clinical psychologist
- Kyla Holley, Psychotherapist and Director of Australian Centre for Eating Disorders
Facilitators
- Leanne Bryant, Registered Nurse and Senior Manager Workforce, Healthy North Coast
- Dr Andrew Williams, General Practitioner and Clinical Educator, Healthy North Coast