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Elder abuse

Evaluate and manage elder abuse and recommend support services available to victims of domestic violence.

Elder abuse
CPD 10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

"Elder Abuse" is a critical course designed for healthcare professionals to recognize, assess, and manage cases of elder abuse in various forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, financial, and neglect. Through detailed instruction and case studies, participants will learn about the effects of ageing on injury healing, types of injuries associated with abuse, and the role of general practitioners in detecting and managing these cases. The course provides evidence-based practices, aiming to equip GPs with the knowledge and skills needed to protect vulnerable elderly individuals.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Assoc. Professor John Gall

Assoc. Professor John Gall

MBBS

Associate Professor, University of Melbourne

Associate Professor John Gall is the director and principal of a private health clinic offering general medicine and a full range of occupational and forensic medical services. He is a Senior Consultant to the Victorian Forensic Paediatric Medical Service, Royal Children’s Hospital and Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne.

CPD hours

Education hours4.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.0

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 516711

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38178

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