This November and December, Healthy North Coast’s regional clinical societies will come together to discuss screening for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the different management and local referral options available.
As part of this presentation and discussion, you’ll hear from Dr Hilton Koppe, a Northern Rivers general practitioner, turned patient, turned writer. As the author of One Curious Doctor, Dr Koppe will be sharing his own story of being diagnosed with PTSD.
What to expect
The North Coast region has gone through a lot in the past few years. Floods, bushfires, drought and COVID-19. The demand for mental health support has escalated over this time and the need for clinicians to be trauma-informed has never been greater.
The need for connection has never been greater either, which is why it’s important that clinicians come together to network, upskill and learn more about services in their region.
Each clinical society will begin with a Christmas-themed buffet. It’s the end of year, after all.
Following dinner, complete with Christmas crackers and the sharing of some cheesy jokes, will be the education component of the evening. Topics covered will include:
- the difference between stress and trauma
- trauma and mental health linkages
- the presentation, risk factors and symptoms of PTSD
- screening for PTSD in primary care
- non-drug and medical interventions for the management of PTSD
- local referral options.
Information on each of the panel members discussing these components will be shared before the session. You’ll also be provided with a case-scenario worksheet to complete in groups. There will be plenty of time to ask questions of the panel and to get to know some of the local services working to support those with Acute Stress Disorder and PTSD.
The next part of the night will be a discussion on continued professional development (CPD) needs over dessert. The CPD Needs Assessment summarises data on the educational needs of clinicians to guide the design of CPD education.
You’re invited to share your thoughts on the summarised information presented, as well as your ideas for any education you feel may be missing from the draft 2023 Healthy North Coast CPD calendar. Help shape the future of Healthy North Coast’s education offerings and your local clinical society topics.
Clinical Society dates and venues
Tweed Valley Clinical Society
Monday, 21 November 2022
Babalou Weddings and Events, Kingscliff
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Lismore, Casino & Kyogle Clinical Society
Tuesday, 22 November 2022
Lismore Workers Sports Club Goonellabah
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Coffs Harbour & Bellingen Clinical Society
Wednesday, 23 November 2022
Jetty Beach House Coffs Harbour
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Ballina & Byron Clinical Society
Monday, 28 November 2022
Beef and Beach Restaurant Lennox Head
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Nambucca & Macksville Clinical Society
Tuesday, 29 November 2022
Blue Gum Function Centre, Macksville
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Port Macquarie & Hastings Clinical Society
Thursday, 1 December 2022
Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Clarence Valley Clinical Society
Tuesday, 6 December 2022
Grafton District Services Club
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Kempsey Macleay Clinical Society
Wednesday, 7 December 2022
Kempsey RSL Club
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Why be part of your nearest and neighbouring clinical societies?
Regional clinical societies foster practitioner relationships by providing a platform in which the primary healthcare workforce can come together to make friends, network, learn new information and have fun in a collaborative, knowledge-sharing space.
We welcome all primary care professionals working in:
- general practice (including practice and administration staff)
- allied health
- Aboriginal health
- nursing
- pharmacy
- medical specialities.
Can’t make it to one of these events? Stay up to date with future events and sign up to your nearest and neighbouring clinical societies today.