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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.