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Depression in the Elderly
Evaluate the strong association between ageing, physical health conditions and depression as well as the prevalence of depression in the elderly.
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Dr Christine Ahern
MBBS FRACGP
Senior lecturer, Sydney University
Dr Christine Ahern has worked as a general practitioner in rural NSW since 1983, often with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Her special interests include women’s health and education.
Dr Ahern is a senior lecturer at Sydney University and has previously been the Director of Training for North Coast GP Training. In 2011 she was named the General Practice Education and Training Medical Educator of the Year, a prestigious national award. Dr Ahern holds a MBBS and FRACGP.
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Professional Certificate of Geriatric Medicine, Professional Certificate of Mental Health
Learn to recognise clinical health changes in older patients to improve opportunities for prevention and early treatment.
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