Abuse of Older People
On-demand recorded 18 Aug 2022
This webinar is presented by Dr Elizabeth Hindmarsh, GP and Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Abuse and Violence and Prof Dimity Pond, GP and Professor at the University of Newcastle.
This webinar will discuss how general practice can contribute to the prevention and intervention of the ‘Abuse of older people’ and contribute to a safer society for all.
This webinar is part of The Readiness Program - Primary care’s readiness to address domestic and family violence. The program aims to support you to continue to provide high quality care for your patients experiencing domestic and family violence. Along with webinars, it also includes:
- Online training workshops
- Virtual practice-centred learning
- A suite of eLearning modules
- Communities of practice
Visit the
Safer Families Centre website for more information.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the prevalence of the abuse of older people in our society.
- Discuss and become more aware of how to ask and intervene with patients to enhance safety.
- Discuss available resources and options for referrals
Presenters
Dr Libby Hindmarsh
GP
Dr Elizabeth (Libby) Hindmarsh has been working in general practice for over 30 years. In the last 10 years she has been working in Aboriginal health on Elcho Island in the Northern Territory and in an Aboriginal general practice on the outskirts of Sydney.
Prof Dimity Pond
GP and Professor at the University of Newcastle