Professional Development
NT PHN & Kidney Health Australia present: “Managing Chronic Kidney Disease Alongside Other Chronic Conditions”
NT PHN & Kidney Health Australia present: “Managing Chronic Kidney Disease Alongside Other Chronic Conditions”
The NT PHN & Kidney Health Australia are delivering a free dinner presentation on Managing Chronic Kidney Disease Alongside Other Chronic Conditions, with a focus on First Nations Australians.
Join the NT PHN, Kidney Health Australia and our guest presenter, Professor Jaquelyne Hughes at the Oaks Elan Hotel in Darwin for Prof. Hughes presentation and a networking dinner.
Our Speaker
Professor Jaquelyne Hughes is Clinical Research Professor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Advancement within Rural and Remote Health, Flinders University. Based at the Royal Darwin Hospital campus, Prof Hughes is a specialist physician (nephrologist), with experience in chronic kidney disease, dialysis and health systems research and health systems innovative transformation.
Professor Hughes leads existing collaborative research including the eGFR3 Study, and a health systems evaluation called Live Strong COVID-safe Frailty-Free after Starting Dialysis project, and will plan the development of emerging research partnerships that will advance health of NT communities. Jaqui is a Wagadagam woman from the Torres Strait.
Who is this education activity for?
- General Practitioners & registrars
- Practice Nurses
- Aboriginal health workers and practitioners
- Any other interested clinical health professionals working in private practice or Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.
Workshop Summary
Missed opportunities for targeted detection of CKD is common, particularly in First Nations Australians, and can contribute to the late diagnosis and poor outcomes often seen in CKD. Over one third of First Nations Australians have one or more of CKD, diabetes and CVD with earlier onset and faster disease progression. These three conditions share many treatment goals and management strategies. This activity applies a ‘whole of person’ approach to a case study of a Torres Strait Islander man for managing chronic conditions in conjunction with one another.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this activity participants will be able to:
- Explain how chronic kidney disease, diabetes and cardiovascular disease are interrelated
- Outline the health burden of the conditions and their impact on wellbeing, particularly in First Nations peoples.
- Identify medications and treatments that can slow progression of chronic kidney disease alongside diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
HealthPathways
NT HealthPathways CPD opportunities
RACGP and ACRRM acknowledge HealthPathways as a valuable clinical tool for GPs and have endorsed its use to contribute to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. HealthPathways provides clinical information for local practitioners and the opportunity to engage in reflective practices to deepen comprehension of patients’ clinical conditions, enhancing overall patient care.
More information can be found on the CPD Hours for HealthPathways Use page and access is provided via healthpathways@ntphn.org.au”
For supplementary learnings to this event, NT HealthPathways are pleased to share pathway:
CPD
RACGP Activity ID # 980615 RP 0.5 CPD hours 0.5 EA CPD hours
ACRRM Activity ID # 34734 RP 0.5 CPD hours 0.5 EA CPD hours
Questions?
Contact: primary.care@kidney.org.au or events@ntphn.org.au
