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The "Complementary Medicine in Women’s Health" course provides a detailed exploration of how complementary medicine can enhance patient care in women's health. This engaging and interactive course covers key definitions, approaches to patient consultations, evidence-based evaluations, and practical applications through real-life case studies.

Unit 1: Definitions and Introduction
Learn the foundational concepts of complementary medicine, including definitions from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). Explore its evolution, evidence-based approach, and integration into conventional healthcare practices, emphasising patient-centred care.

Unit 2: Approaching Complementary Medicine in Practice
Gain practical insights on how to discuss complementary therapies with patients. Understand how to gather patient histories, assess their use of alternative therapies, and guide them with evidence-backed information while respecting their preferences and beliefs.

Unit 3: Clinical Consultation Scenario 1
Examine a case study of a 62-year-old woman managing stress urinary incontinence. Learn to evaluate evidence from recent studies and guide patients through non-conventional options like pelvic floor exercises and dietary supplements, ensuring patient safety and informed decisions.

Unit 4: Clinical Consultation Scenario 2
Analyze a case involving pregnancy-induced emesis in a young patient. Explore the use of complementary remedies, such as ginger, while assessing the available evidence for safety and efficacy. Learn to balance patient preferences with medical advisories.

Unit 5: Recap and Conclusion
Consolidate your learning with a comprehensive review. Understand the ethical and professional responsibilities of healthcare providers to discuss all viable treatment options with patients, ensuring they are informed of both benefits and risks.

This course is ideal for medical professionals looking to broaden their understanding of complementary therapies and integrate them responsibly into women's health care.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse the evidence in relation to complementary medicines which are currently being advocated for women’s health and apply this to patient cases.

Details

Cost: $195

Suitable for: All degree qualified medical practitioners.

Study mode: 100% online

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