Surgical Updates for General Practice: Bariatric & Spine Surgery

Join us for an engaging session designed specifically for GPs, focusing on two key surgical areas – bariatric and spine surgery.  Our expert presenters will share practical updates on patient selection, referral pathways and the latest surgical techniques, with tips to help streamline care and improve patient outcomes.  This session will cover when to refer, what to expect post-surgery and how you can help achieve the best possible outcomes for patients with obesity or spine conditions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify patients who meet the eligibility requirements for bariatric surgery and apply evidence-based referral criteria.
2. Outline the GP’s role in pre-operative and long-term management of bariatric patients.
3. Recognise common spine presentations in general practice and determine when urgent surgical referral is required.
4. Apply collaborative, evidence-based strategies to optimise patient outcomes in bariatric and spine surgery.

Provider Details
The Provider of this activity is Healthscope. Healthscope 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.