For clinicians new to DiSS, or who haven't yet completed the interactive virtual workshops since starting in clinic.

Risk and Protective factors screening and feeling secure with the medico-legal framework.

Learning outcomes

Apply a developmentally appropriate and evidence-informed approach to screening for risk factors and risk-taking behaviours in adolescent case discussions.
Apply the operational and medico-legal frameworks governing the Doctors in Secondary Schools Program to case management discussions.

Speakers:

Dr Simone Craig (she/her), is a lecturer for the Doctors in Secondary Schools Program and a GP in current clinical practice. She is a clinician experienced in adolescent and youth health for over a decade, in both NSW and Victoria. She has had research interests in adolescents transitioning from paediatric to adult care, adolescents presenting with alcohol and other drug use, and GPs working with vulnerable families. She works as a GP at The Pavilion School in Preston, with headspace Collingwood, and in private practice in NARRM (Melbourne). She joins the team as a facilitator and lecturer for the clinical component of DiSS.
Dr Bianca Forrester, has lived and worked in the Geelong community for 15 years. She is a senior lecturer in Primary Care at the University of Melbourne and is also a lecturer at Deakin’s School of Medicine. In addition to her clinical work, she runs several communities of practice on issues including COVID care, family violence and youth mental health.

You must complete all the pre-workshop activities before attending. The links for the medicolegal quiz and case submission will close on 26 April 5.00 pm (AEDT). Access here. If you have issues with the login details, please contact us.