Join us for this education session on the following topics: pain perception and movement and managing cardiometabolic health in people taking psychotropic medicines, proudly supported by Central and Eastern Sydney Allied Health Network (CESAHN). The Allied Health Network’s Vision is for optimal health and wellbeing for people living and working in the Central and Eastern Sydney region, ensuring that allied health is fully integrated into the primary healthcare system.

Agenda

Topic 1: Pain perception and movement – Joyce McSwan, Gold Coast Primary Health Network Persistent Pain Program Clinical Director, Managing Director of PainWISE and President of the Australian Pain Society

Topic 2: Managing cardiometabolic health in people taking psychotropic medicines – Dr Andrew Watkins, Director of Programs and Innovation role with Mindgardens Neuroscience Network

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment of people with persistent pain
• Identify how to use a preventative framework to reduce cardiometabolic impacts of psychotropic medicines

Target audience: GPs, AHPs and nurses