Capacity and decision making in dementia: a case-based approach for GPs
Type: Video 1 hr 3 mins
National Webinar – Thursday 27 May 2021
One of the most challenging aspects of caring for people living with dementia is guiding them and their family and carers through issues brought on by diminishing capacity.
This interactive webinar will offer a clear approach for GPs and other health practitioners when faced with questions regarding capacity of their patients.
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- Explain the differences between decision-making ability, capacity and competency in relation to people living with dementia
- Apply a structured approach when assessing whether a person living with dementia has capacity for specific tasks
- Clarify the duty of care in relation to confidentiality for your patients living with dementia
Presenters
Dr Sara Bird
Executive Manager, Professional Services MDA NationalSara trained and worked as a GP before commencing work as a medico-legal adviser and claims manager in 1998. She has a particular interest in clinical risk management. Sara assists MDA National Members and their staff with medico-legal enquiries, complaints, investigations and medical negligence claims.
Dr Marita Long
GP Educator, DTA GP Education TeamMarita is a GP who has, over the past 8 years worked in a diverse range of general practice settings. Marita is part of the Dementia Training Australia’s GP Education group who have been developing innovative education workshops, both face to face and online, to increase GPs capacity and confidence to recognise, diagnose and manage people living with dementia.
Dr Hilton Koppe
Lead GP Educator, DTA GP Education TeamDr Hilton Koppe is a general practitioner from Lennox Head. Hilton combines his clinical work with an active role in medical education.
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