Functional Neurological Disorder in General Practice – GP Webinar

About this event

When the Brain and Body Disconnect

Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder in General Practice

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) can involve complex, distressing and disabling symptoms. For GPs, recognising presentations, considering differential diagnoses and communicating clearly with patients are central to responding with confidence and compassion.

Hosted by Avive Clinic Brisbane, this Functional Neurological Disorder GP webinar brings together specialist clinical knowledge and lived experience to explore practical approaches to assessment, management and referral.

Access: The Microsoft Teams link will be provided following registration.

Registration is essential.

Register for the FND webinar

What the webinar will cover

The discussion will explore contemporary understanding of FND and its implications for everyday general practice, including:

• Recognising common presentations of FND.
• Understanding the relationship between neurological and psychiatric symptoms.
• Assessment, differential diagnosis and red flags.
• Communicating the diagnosis in a way that validates the patient’s experience.
• Practical management strategies in general practice.
• Multidisciplinary care and specialist referral.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify common clinical presentations and key features of Functional Neurological Disorder and apply a structured approach to assessment and differential diagnosis in general practice.
2. Develop an evidence-informed management and referral plan, incorporating effective communication, patient validation and multidisciplinary care pathways.

Q&A session

To help facilitate the Q&A session, please email questions to Catherine Fitzsimmons before the webinar.

Catherine Fitzsimmons
Partnerships Manager, Avive Clinic Brisbane
Phone: 0400 293 005
Email: catherinefitzsimmons@avivehealth.com.au