Secondary Cardiovascular Disease Prevention after Ischaemic Stroke or Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)
Did you participate in the Clinical Insights Pilot Program?
If so, you’re eligible to take part in this Mini Audit for Secondary Cardiovascular Disease Prevention to enhance your practice and deliver better care for patients with a history of ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA).
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A new way to earn Measuring Outcomes CPD Hours
This mini audit is part of the Clinical Insights Pilot Program which is designed in partnership with EMPHN, Monash University and Outcome Health.
This activity focuses on improving secondary cardiovascular disease prevention through evidence-based guidelines. By reviewing audit data, participating GPs will identify gaps in treatment adherence, compare their practices against peers, and implement actionable changes.
Earn 12 CPD Points
CPD Hours for this activity consists of 1 hour educational activities, 6 hours measuring outcomes and 5 hours reviewing performance.
Why participate?
In Australia, stroke occurs every 11 minutes.
27% of stroke patients receive the recommended treatments.
Learning outcomes
| 1 | Recognise patients at high risk of secondary cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events requiring ongoing management. |
| 2 | Identify ischaemic stroke/TIA patients who have not received guideline-recommended secondary CVD treatments within the 12 months. |
| 3 | Define risk factors for secondary CVD and develop strategies to improve their recording in clinical systems. |
| 4 | Compare audit data against peers to identify areas needing improvement in adherence to guidelines. |
How do I earn my CPD hours?
 | Complete the Mini Audit: Review 10 patients highlighted for review from your Clinical Insights report |
 | Submit your findings via the EMPHN CPD Activity Submission and Evaluation Form |
 | EMPHN will approve hours and record with RACGP upon completion. |
Complete CPD activity submission and evaluation form
Ensure you have completed your Mini Audit before completing the form below.
Contact Clinical Insights Team for any inquiries or support
Clinical Insights Team clinicalinsights@emphn.org.au
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