WEBINAR: Melanoma risk assessment: A practical guide for GPs and Nurses
Join Melanoma Institute Australia for an engaging live webinar where healthcare professionals will gain practical insights to help identify high risk individuals and guide next steps in their care.
Leading Dermatologist A/Prof Linda Martin will discuss key clinical and patient factors associated with melanoma risk, the use of risk prediction tools to support personalised assessment, and how to determine appropriate skin assessment, surveillance and specialist referral. The session will also feature Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist Denise Wilson exploring the role of nurses in educating patients about melanoma risk and supporting appropriate follow-up.
Cost: Free
CPD: A certificate of attendance for 1 EA hour will be provided for your CPD records. This activity is accredited with RACGP and SkinPro CPD.
Learning Objectives:
1. Recognise the clinical and patient factors that indicate increased melanoma risk.
2. Use risk prediction tools to support personalised melanoma risk assessment and identify patients who may benefit from increased or reduced surveillance.
3. Determine when to perform, recommend or arrange further skin assessment and when referral to a specialist may be appropriate.
4. Educate patients about melanoma risk, skin awareness and the importance of appropriate skin surveillance to support informed decision-making and timely assessment.
For more information, contact Melanoma Institute Australia at education@melanoma.org.au or 02 9911 7276.
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11
Nov
When
1:00pm - 2:00pm,
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Organiser
Melanoma Institute Australia
CPD Points Available?
Yes
Event Fees?
No
