It’s not as hard as you think: GPs prescribing opioid dependence treatment
On-demand recorded 13 Nov 2024
Join RACGP Specific Interests for an engaging discussion on the important role of GPs in prescribing opioid dependence treatment (ODT). This session will explore and demystify ODT, demonstrating that incorporating it into your practice is easier than you might expect.
This insightful session will feature patient stories from those with lived experience of opioid dependence, and the positive impact that working with their GP has had on their recovery journey, and their lives. You’ll also hear first-hand experiences from three GPs who are new to prescribing ODT, offering unique insights into their real-world approaches, challenges, successes, and learnings from clinical practice.
This webinar is suitable for all GPs, particularly those who may only do a little or no work in addiction medicine and would like to learn more.
View opioid treatment program information from across the country: NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, WA, VIC (also RACGP Victoria's MATOD program) and national guidelines.
Learning outcomes
- Outline what opioid dependence is including its diagnosis and treatment
- Discuss the impact of the management of opioid dependence in a general practice context
Host
Dr Hester Wilson
BMed(Hons) FRACGP FAChAM MMH
Dr Wilson is a GP, Chief Addiction Specialist for NSW Health, Clinical Director for Murrumbidgee Drug and Alcohol and Clinical Advisor to Population and Community Health in South East Sydney LHD. She is chair of the RACGP Addiction Special Interest Group, a clinician with many years clinical and teaching experience, she is currently undertaking a PhD focused on GPs’ experience of patients with chronic pain and prescription opioid use disorder.
Speakers
Dr Wei-May Su
Chair, RACGP Specific Interests Abuse and Violence in Families
Dr Wei-May Su, is an academic GP and supervisor with specific interests in mental health, complexity, and abuse and violence. She continues part time clinical alongside academic roles. She is Academic Lead (GP), facilitating the multidisciplinary Master of Psychiatric Medicine and the Master of Applied Mental Health Studies at HETI Higher Education, Australia, and is Higher Degree Research Candidate at the Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), Western Sydney Uni on the topic of abuse and violence. She is co-author of the Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) Guideline of Abuse and Violence (White Book).
Dr Sivatharisini Sivathasan
MD, DCH
Dr Sivatharisini (Siva) Sivathasan is a NSW-based GP. She undertook her medical training in Germany and since moving to Australia she has worked in various hospitals including Gosford Hospital, Wyong Hospital, Ryde Hospital and Blacktown Hospital.
Dr Leanne Ellis
GP
Dr Leanne Ellis started with a science degree with honors and received a scholarship for a PhD in medicinal chemistry looking into new anticancer drugs. Leanne has over 17 years’ experience as a GP and enjoys working with families as they grow and change. Her special interests include preventative medicine, healthy aging, antenatal shared care, paediatrics, mental health and she enjoys working out in the community.