Starting 1 July 2025, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program will be rolled out across Australia, marking a significant advancement in early detection and prevention of lung cancer. This webinar is designed to equip general practitioners with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively implement the program within their practices.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of the epidemiological rationale behind the program in a Tasmanian context, learn how to identify eligible patients, navigate Tasmanian-specific referral pathways, and interpret radiology reports for risk stratification. The session will also cover the role of the National Cancer Screening Register and demonstrate how to integrate general practice software for data access and submission.
Learning outcomes:
- Explain the epidemiological and clinical context of the introduction of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
- Identify appropriate patients to undergo screening and Tasmanian referral pathways.
- Interpret the radiology reporting and risk stratification of patients and be able to use this to appropriately manage patient care.
- Discuss the purpose and function of the National Cancer Screening Register.
- Recognise how to integrate general practice software with the National Cancer Screening Register to electronically access and submit patient screening data.