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The program also seeks to strengthen collaboration between primary care and specialist services, providing practical insights, referral pathways and resources that support improved patient outcomes, continuity of care, and recovery-focused treatment across a broad range of clinical settings.\n\nThis activity is approved by the RACGP for the following CPD hours\nEA: 3.5\nRP: 3\nMO: 5\n\n# Learning Outcomes\nAt the end of this CPD activity, GP participants will be able to:  \n1. Apply a structured approach to assessment and management for a patient presenting with suspected substance use disorder.\n2. Discuss the benefits of treatment plans for patients with ADHD that include relevant pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.\n\n# Predisoposing RP Activity\nPlease complete the pre-reading material and the patient case questions **prior to attending the event.** You can find these by clicking on the RP Activity button above.\n\n# Reinforcing RP Activity and MO Activity\nDuring the event, you will receive more information about these activities. They will be available to complete after the event. \n\n# Provider Details\nThe Provider of this activity is Healthscope. [Healthscope](/orgs/healthscope-24) is an authorised Provider of education under the RACGP CPD Program. For any questions regarding this activity contact Healthscope at gp.education@healthscope.com.au.\n\n*This meeting is provided by Healthscope, in accordance with the RACGP CPD Program. The details that you provide to Praxhub will be used for the purpose of facilitating your CPD administration at this Activity, including the supply of a Certificate of Attendance. For attending RACGP members, your CPD hours will be sent automatically to the RACGP within 24 hours, and all attendees' information will also be provided to Healthscope in accordance with [Healthscope’s Privacy Policy](https://healthscope.com.au/privacy-summary). 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