Continued Professional Development
Veterans’ MATES is an accredited continuing professional development (CPD) learning activity for participating pharmacists and general practitioners. Activity requirements are detailed below.
For General Practitioners
| | GPs who receive and complete the current Veterans’ MATES topic and complete the activity steps are eligible for 40 Accredited Activity points. |
| | ACRRM Professional Development Program GPs registered in the ACRRM Professional Development Program that complete the current Veterans’ MATES topic and complete the essential requirements of a clinical audit, are eligible for 10 PDP points. |
For Pharmacists
| | Accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits are available to pharmacists participating in the Veterans’ MATES program. |
| | Understanding your diuretic medicines |
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Current Topic
Understanding your diuretic medicines (Sep 2021)
Having a good understanding of the medicines you take can help you get the most benefit from them and avoid harm. This brochure provides practical advice for how to safely take your diuretic medicine and what you might need to talk with your GP about.Read More
Veterans’ MATES Annual Report 2020 – Keeping the veteran community well during COVID-19
This report provides an overview of the Veterans’ MATES response to COVID-19.
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