GPs will observe and network with multiple sub-specialists who together make “live” decisions regarding recommended treatment for individual patients.
Participation in the activity will provide an opportunity for GPs to further understand the HNC referral and diagnostic process at the Rapid Access Neck Lump Clinic, including the assessment of “red flag” symptoms, the use of appropriate medical imaging, and interpreting diagnostic tests.
Clinics
GPs will attend two half day clinics at Fiona Stanley Hospital.
- Rapid Access Neck Lump Clinic- Wednesdays 8.30am – 1.00pm
- Head & Neck Multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting - Mondays 8.00am – 9.30am
- Head & Neck MDT Clinic- Mondays 9.30am – 12.30pm
Learning outcomes
- Identify the clinical features of a patient requiring urgent investigation for a suspected Head or Neck Cancer
- Recall the urgent referral pathway for adults presenting with a neck lump
- Summarise the common diagnostic imaging modalities and their applications
- Assess the role of the MDT in providing high-quality treatment and care for cancer patients.
- Describe the pre-treatment support services available to patients managed through the MDT clinic
- Recommend strategies to improve the MDT process from a general practice perspective
Requirements:
- Adhere to the COVID-19 public health and social measures
- Complete pre-reading activity
- Complete pre and post knowledge survey
- Attendance at the two half day clinics - Rapid Access Neck Lump clinic, Head and Neck MDT meeting and clinic.
- Complete evaluation survey - immediately after completion of SCA ,and 3-months post
Please note this is an expression of interest only. A representative from the General Practice Cancer Education Team will be in touch to confirm your placement dates or offer you an alternative if your selected dates are unavailable.
This education activity is accredited under the RACGP CPD program: Activity ID -389553
Educational activities: 2 hours 30 minutes | Reviewing performance: 9 hours
If you have any queries please contact the General Practice Cancer Education team. t: (08) 9388 4313 or e: GP@cancerwa.asn.au
