Men's Cases: Disease Prevention, Suicide Risk and the GP Role

The GP Cases in Men’s Health: Common Conditions course provides an in-depth understanding of men’s health issues, emphasising the general practitioner’s role in managing these challenges. Presented in three engaging units, the program includes data analysis, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies.

Unit 1: Statistics and Information
This foundational unit explores the disparity in health outcomes between men and women, highlighting key statistics on:
- Cardiovascular diseases, strokes, and diabetes, with a focus on their higher prevalence and impact in men.
- The influence of socioeconomic status, education, and lifestyle on health outcomes.
- Strategies to address common lifestyle-related conditions, such as smoking, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
Learn how to leverage these insights to identify at-risk male patients and initiate early interventions.

Unit 2: Case Studies
This unit presents detailed case scenarios of male patients facing chronic conditions, emphasising:
- Comprehensive assessments of risk factors, including family history, lifestyle habits, and stressors.
- Strategies for engaging resistant patients and prioritising their care based on individual needs.
- The importance of lifestyle changes, from smoking cessation to dietary adjustments, and their impact on chronic disease management.
- Techniques to motivate patients by aligning health improvements with their personal goals, such as family well-being or quality of life.

Unit 3: Suicide Risk and the GP Role
The final unit addresses the alarming suicide rates among men, providing guidance on:
- Recognising risk factors such as financial hardship, isolation, and mental health challenges.
- Practical approaches for short interventions, appropriate referrals, and destigmatising mental health care for male patients.
- The value of community initiatives like Men’s Sheds in fostering peer support and engagement.
- Self-care tips for healthcare professionals managing emotionally challenging cases.

With its focus on evidence-based practice and real-world applications, this course empowers general practitioners to improve health outcomes for male patients while fostering a collaborative, patient-centred approach to care.

1. Evaluate the role of the GP in the management of conditions that commonly affect men, including diabetes and myocardial infarcts, hypertension and strokes.
2. Evaluate the role of the GP in the prevention of disease and the optimising of good health in men.

All degree qualified medical practitioners.