Cardiovascular disease in women and the importance of risk perception

GP & HP Professional Development Activity

In this presentation Professor Helena Teede, Endocinologist and Dr Mandy Deeks, Psychologist, cover the risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women. In particular, they define Health Related Behaviour and signifigance in identifying risk and managing behaviour change to assist in the prevention of CVD.

Presenters

Professor Helena Teede, Endocrinologist
Director of Research - The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health
Head of Diabetes Unit - Southern Health

Dr Mandy Deeks, Psychologist
Deputy Director of Research - The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health

Topics include:

Identifying and addressing the risk factors for CVD in women
The health professionals role in the prevention of CVD in women
What does Health Related Behaviour mean?
Identifying risk and managing behaviour change

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RACGP: Activity number 753566, accredited with 3 category 2 CPD points

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Webcast Requirements

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High band and low band versions are available.
Total program time 94 minutes

Parts may be viewed separately.

Program Outline

Part 1
Health for women at midlife and beyond: Cardiovascular disease in women (34 min)

Part 2
The importance of risk perception (32 min)

Case Studies and Questions (28 min)

Points Available

RACGP: Activity number 753566, accredited with 3 category 2 CPD points

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Content updated August 24, 2009