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Wednesday, September 22 2010, 18:30 - 21:00 |
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impetus invites GPs and Practice Nurses to Diabetes Prevention 40-49 Year Health Assessments Lifestyle Modification Programs Presenters: Dr. Karen Lewis, Southcity GP Services Nicole French, Exercise Physiologist, LMP Facilitator “Increasing the effectiveness of adherence interventions (ie. self-management support) may have a far greater impact on the health of the population than any improvement in specific medical treatments.” World Health Organisation At this session you will learn about: • Conducting a Health Assessment for 40-49 year patients at risk of type 2 diabetes • How health coaching or motivational interviewing can help you reach patients and assess their readiness to change • Lifestyle Modification Programs – their purpose, content and outcomes for your patients • Changes to the AUSDRISK tool score • New easier criteria for participation in an LMP • Referral protocols.  Invitation attached
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