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Obesity and the respiratory system, bariatric anaesthesia, and patient optimisation

Education specific to bariatric and metabolic disease is essential in general practice to address the rising prevalence of obesity and provide comprehensive care for bariatric patients. 

This Session is Part Five of St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside's Bariatric & Metabolic Disease GP Education Series and explores obesity and the respiratory system, bariatric anaesthesia, and patient optimisation.
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RACGP: 1 EA hour CONTENT: 4 Videos (total 80min)

Obesity and the respiratory system, bariatric anaesthesia, and patient optimisation

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Learning Outcomes:


  • Describe the role of the GP in obesity management and healthcare prevention for patients highest at risk of multimorbidity
  • Describe the range of non-medical, medical and surgical treatment options suitable for treatment seeking patients who are overweight or obese
  • Outline multi-disciplinary care team approach to support overweight and obese patients to improve patient outcomes

Understanding the impact of obesity related respiratory disease

Dr Andrew Rosenstengel
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Emerging role of endoscopy in the bariatric population

Dr Patrick Walsh
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Bariatric Anaesthesia

Dr Louis Guy
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Treating Obesity

Dr Paige Lanyon-Roberts
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