Optimising Patient Outcomes Through Allied Health Collaboration
Educational Activities (EA)
10.0
Reviewing Performance (RP)
5.0
Measuring Outcomes (MO)
5.0
Brief Overview
This education session introduces clinicians to the multidisciplinary services offered by Clinic 88, with a focus on strengthening referral pathways and improving collaborative care for patients. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the range of services available, how and when to refer, and how multidisciplinary care can enhance treatment outcomes.
The session will highlight practical strategies for effective communication with allied health practitioners, tracking patient progress following referral, and using feedback and reflection to support continuous learning and improved patient care.
Program Details
- Understand the range of services Clinic 88 offers
- Understand how and when to refer to Clinic 88
- Improve collaboration and communication with other allied health practitioners
- Optimise patient treatment and outcomes
- Increase awareness of community resources
- Explain how multidisciplinary care can improve patient outcomes
- Explain how to track patient progress through referrals to Clinic 88 services
- Provide examples of how to measure patient outcomes
- Encourage communication with other allied health practitioners to optimise patient outcomes
- Highlight the value of patient and peer feedback
- Provide examples on how to collect and reflect on feedback from patients and peers
- Encourage self-reflection for personal growth
- Encourage communication with other treating practicitoners to optimise patient outcomes
- Support continuous learning
Program Outcome
Our goal is to inform local GP practices about the services we offer to our community. This helps strengthen relationships with GPs, improve referral pathways and optimise treatment outcomes for patients.
- Understand the range of services offered
- Understand how and when to refer
- Improve collaboration and communication with other allied health practitioners
- Optimise patient treatment and outcomes
- Increase awareness of community resources
- Presentation
- Handouts and Brochures
- Case studies
- Interactive discussions
- Follow-up communication (emails or newsletters)
1.
- Feedback surveys
- Follow-up surveys
- Referral data analysis
- Qualitative feedback
- Collaboration metrics
2.
- Review feedback
- Identify patterns
- Make necessary changes
- Test above changes
- Continue to listen and learn
Core Medical Practice Values
- Respecting cultural, linguistic and individual differences in all aspects of treatment
- Ensuring our multidisciplinary team is trained and experienced in working with different cultural groups
- Adapting our communication and services to meet the specific needs of different cultural groups
- Providing access to interpreters and culturally appropriate resources (if accessible)
- Encouraging feedback from patients and community members to continuously improve inclusivity and accessibility
- Providing accessible, community based services that reduce barriers to care (i.e. cost; location; etc)
- Identifying gaps in treatment through patient feedback, referral data and collaboration with GPs
- Promoting health equity by tailoring treatment plans to vulnerable populations
- Engaging in ongoing staff education around cultural awareness; social determinants of health and inclusive practice
- Building strong partnerships with local providers and community organisations to reach broader and more diverse populations
- Providing clear information about referral pathways; scope of practice and ethical responsibilities
- Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, which encourages respect, accountability and shared professional values
- Encouraging reflective practice to assist individuals assess their own performance and decision-making
- Discussing case studies that highlight good practices and professional behaviour
- Creating open communication channels with Clinic 88 staff to support ongoing professional development and integrity of care
- Encouraging practitioners to consider ethical principles when prescribing treatment plans
- Discussing case studies to explore complex ethical situations in multidisciplinary treatment
- Promoting open communication and collaboration among allied health practitioners to support transparent and ethical decisions
- Referring to relevant professional codes of conduct and ethical guidelines to inform decision making
- Creating a safe environment for open discussion and reflection
Topics Covered
Addiction Medicine
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Anaesthetics
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Cardiology and Vascular
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Dentistry
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Dermatology
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Diagnostics and Pathology
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Ear Nose and Throat (ENT)
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Endocrinology
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Events
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FAQs Section
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Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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General Surgery
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Genetic
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Geriatrician
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Gynaecology and Obstetric
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Haematology
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Immunology and Allergy
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Master
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Nephrology
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Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Oncology
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Ophthalmology
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Orthopedics
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Paediatric
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Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
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Psychiatry
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Radiology
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Rehabilitation Medicine
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Respiratory
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Rheumatology
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Sexual and Reproductive Health
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Urological Services
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Delivery Method & Format
0 Hours total Duration
In Person
Knowledge Sharing: Conference, Lecture (emphasises presenting information and fostering discussion)
CPD Home (Accreditor)
Suited for
Practice Managers, Practice Nurses, Practitioners
AUS
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