Psychosocial Health

In this session Pat talks about personalising care. Using treatment and care options based on the needs of the patient.
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CPD Listening Time:	18 Mins
Conference:	Depression and the Elderly
Date Recorded:	23 Mar 2010
Location:	Melbourne, Australia

This chapter guides nurses on how to provide effective client education and relevant information which has the potential to enhance the welfare and progress of people with cancer...
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Type:                         eChapter
Book Title:	Nursing the Person with Cancer
Chapter:	1
This education is:	eligible for CPD

Facts about the use of drugs in Australia including: # Are indigenous people more prone to substance abuse than other Australians? # Is there a typical profile of an addicted person ...?
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CPD Listening Time:	69 Mins
Conference:	Alcohol and Drugs
Date Recorded:	10 Feb 2010
Location:	Victoria, Australia

Summary of common urology problems in Older Men. Practical advice and strategies to help Older Men with Urology Problems.
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CPD Listening Time:	46 Mins
Conference:	General Aged Care
Date Recorded:	09 Feb 2010
Location:	Victoria, Australia

In this chapter, learn about the importance of leisure and how to undertake simple activities that can improve the quality of life of dementia patients...
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Type:                         eChapter
Book Title:	Dementia Nursing
Chapter:	21
This education is:	eligible for CPD

This lecture is about Indigenous peoples in Australia and depressive illness. It discusses the importance of knowing ‘where you are from’ as a major factor in the development of mental wellness.
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CPD Listening Time:	27 Mins
Conference:	Nursing Indigenous People
Date Recorded:	24th and 25th March 2011
Location:	Brisbane, Australia

This fact sheet provides some practical strategies for inspiring motivation and positive thoughts. Specifically addressing, looking after: (1) yourself daily; (2) your needs; (3) your relationships; (4) your emotions...
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Informing children of cancer, or other illnesses, can often seem a concerning experience - how much do you tell the child? How can you answer their questions? This fact sheet provides guidance on this issue; giving the reader tips on this often tricky iss
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In this lecture a definition of personality is provided. How personality is formed is discussed.
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CPD Listening Time:	39 Mins
Conference:	Personality Disorders in the Workplace
Date Recorded:	15-16 Jul 2010
Location:	Melbourne VIC Australia

This chapter examines the various ways health professionals can work with patients and families as they face the challenges of the end of life and ultimately death...
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Type:                         eChapter
Book Title:	Psychosocial Care of Cancer Patients
Chapter:	11
This education is:	eligible for CPD

Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) research findings (Jan. 2008) reveal that one in five young people, aged 12 – 17 years, drink to intoxication at least once a week. Cannabis and amphetamine type substances are the next most commonly used drugs.
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CPD Listening Time:	46 Minutes
Conference:	Alcohol and Drugs
Date Recorded:	11 Feb 2010
Location:	Victoria, Australia

Television Risks, Cyberspace Mischief and Addictions - Part 1 Myspace / Youtube/ Facebook - creating false stories and persona and the ability to send humiliating messages / video clips annonymously.
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CPD Listening Time:	46 Mins
Conference:	Teenage Boys and Risky Behaviours
Date Recorded:	August 23rd, 2008
Location:	Victoria, Australia

Women with gynaecological cancer experience a range of challenges and losses. This chapter discusses the challenges of potential loss, grief and bereavement faced by women with gynaecological cancer...
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Type:                         eChapter
Book Title:	Gynaecological Cancer Care
Chapter:	22
This education is:	eligible for CPD

In this lecture psychiatric nursing assessment as a dynamic interpersonal process is discussed.
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CPD Listening Time:	12 Mins
Conference:	Personality Disorders in the workplace
Date Recorded:	15-16 Jul 2010
Location:	Melbourne VIC Australia

FREE Download. Questions: Many children develop chronic disease early in life. Patients and their families need assistance to make a smooth health care management transition as they move from childhood to adulthood.
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CPD Listening Time:	6 Mins
Conference:	Chronic Disease Conference
Date Recorded:	4 Sep 2008
Location:	Melbourne, Australia

In this lecture borderline personality disorder is defined. Gender differences in the diagnosis of different types of personality disorders are discussed.
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CPD Listening Time:	27 Mins
Conference:	Personality Disorders in the Workplace
Date Recorded:	15-16 Jul 2010
Location:	Melbourne VIC Australia

'One way in which we all manage anxiety is by using defense mechanisms...' This fact sheet outlines a number of defense mechanisms
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This is an eight part video explanation of the processes involved in addressing health care complaints in NSW. Each part explains the various stages and aspects of the complaint process.
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This chapter explores how to properly assess patient concerns and provides guidance on how to approach this...
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Type:                         eChapter
Book Title:	Psychosocial Care of Cancer Patients
Chapter:	5
This education is:	eligible for CPD

Overview of psychotropic medications, the indications for their use and how they work. The side effects and complications for anti-psychotic medications.
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CPD Listening Time:	31 Mins
Conference:	Understanding Mental Illness
Date Recorded:	12 Feb 2010
Location:	Brisbane, Australia