Heatwaves are Australia’s deadliest natural hazard, causing more deaths than all other natural hazards combined. Health impacts of heat exposure are intensifying as average temperatures rise, amidst an ageing population. Research highlights the need for better GP education on heat health risk assessment and management, as a key aspect of heat-adaption and climate resilience in the Australian health system.
This interactive webinar helps participants:
- Identify the role of GPs in individual heat risk assessment, primary and secondary prevention.
- Prepare GP Practices in building a heat-resilient health sector to reduce heat related illness and deaths.
- Be equipped with the relevant Australian resources to support climate responsive care.
Learning objectives:
- Explain how increasing temperatures are already affecting and will continue to affect, the health of Australians and the broader health system.
- Outline the role of primary care in helping individuals, communities, and the health sector adapt to heat.
- Identify workplace strategies to enhance heat-health outcomes for patients and communities.