Dr Catherine Eltringham
Catherine is a GP in Geelong, Victoria. She has been involved in a wide variety of Medical Education opportunities, these include GP training, lecturing in Medicine at Deakin University, and providing clinical consultancy for the Deakin Indigenous Health team. Over recent years Catherine has moved into planning and facilitating the professional development of Medical Educators and GP Supervisors as well as learning (like everyone else) to do all of this online. Catherine strives to ensure her education events are engaging and innovative, with a dose of appropriate fun.
This webinar focuses on how to support veterans’ healthcare. Exploring the impact of military service on health, transition challenges, and the VETERANS lens for effective care.
Learn to manage veteran mental health with essential strategies. Gain crisis management skills and navigate DVA services through expert insights and case-based learning.
Apply your knowledge on the Veterans Health Check with this eLearning case study on Annika
Explore strategies to support a 27-year-old veteran, Jai, facing depression, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts. Learn to assess risk, provide support, & implement tailored health plans
This webinar provides guideance to GPs to optimise referral pathways to DVA services. Supporting the unique health needs of veterans and their families for improved care.
Meet 'Dave,' a veteran facing mental health issues. Learn to support veterans and families using the VETERANS lens, covering PTSD, well-being, and DVA mental health services.
Enhance your understanding of veteran health and compensation claims in this webinar. Learn about accepted conditions, the claims process, and appropriate billing practices.
Complete this measuring outcomes activity by performing a mini audit on 2 veteran patients to review key aspects of veteran health and optimise support strategies.
Dr Catherine Eltringham
Navigating the world of Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) billing can seem daunting. This concise guide provides general practitioners (GPs) with essential information on claiming for key DVA services, incentive payments, and compensation claim paperwork, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of your claims.
Dr Catherine Eltringham
As a GP, you can play a crucial role in helping veterans navigate the complexities of compensation claims. This process can be particularly challenging for those dealing with significant impairment or mental health conditions and is often exacerbated by the transition to civilian life. By understanding the steps involved and the required documentation, you can positively assist your patients' access to essential support and wellbeing.
Dr Catherine Eltringham
Older veterans have unique health needs. They often experience musculoskeletal problems, cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, and hearing loss. Mental health concerns such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety are also common.
Dr Catherine Eltringham
Defence is responsible for the health care of current serving ADF members up until the date of their separation. Upon leaving Defence, veterans are responsible for managing their own health care needs. Here is an overview of the provision of current and ex-serving health care.
Dr Catherine Eltringham
A person's health and wellbeing are influenced by socioeconomic characteristics – for veterans, these may be influenced by factors relating to their unique experiences of ADF service and transition back to civilian life.
Dr Catherine Eltringham
Many risk factors are modifiable, and so they can be changed to improve a person's health. Understanding the choices veterans make regarding their lifestyle and behaviours and the impact this has on their health will help you to identify areas for behavioural change.
Dr Catherine Eltringham
What health issues are you likely to encounter in your veterans? Veterans present with the same types of conditions seen in all Australians, albeit often at an earlier age and with
Dr Catherine Eltringham
This useful tool shows the aspects of the Veteran Health Check to incorporate into all relevant consultations with Veterans at any time after transition, including a useful autofill template.
Dr Catherine Eltringham
DVA clients are current and ex-service personnel with a variety of service and operations experience. They include people from a range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Dr Catherine Eltringham
Veteran mental illness can stem from military service experiences. PTSD, depression, anxiety and substance abuse are some of the outcomes experienced by veterans. These issues are exacerbated by reintegration challenges and perceived lack of support.
Dr Catherine Eltringham
Veterans’ health may seem complicated but veterans suffer from the same conditions as other Australians, albeit often at an earlier age due to the interaction of several factors and changes that occur across the course of military life, from enlistment to retirement.
GPs have a vital role in supporting patients with dementia during the transition away from driving. Understanding the emotional impact, legal responsibilities, and strategies for preparing for change can help ensure a smoother, more supportive process for all involved.