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Learning objectives At the completion of this webinar, general practitioners will be able to: Effectively explain the concepts underlying the experience of chronic pain to patients. Describe a safe approach to chronic pain management which involves non-pharmacological and pharmacological means. Identify on-line resources which are available to assist patients in managing chronic pain. Presenters: Professor Stephan Schug, Pain Specialist Professor Moira Sim For your convenience, the same webinar will be held via Zoom on 2 different dates as follows (please choose one): The Zoom links will appear on your email confirmation, select the link appropriate to your registration. Evening session:...

Topics: • Ankle sprains and instability • Sports knee injury • Paediatric common conditions and fractures • Knee & Shoulder arthritis - The role of analgesia, physiotherapy and surgery Date: Thursday 24 October 2019 Venue: Rydges Kalgoorlie 21 Davidson St, Kalgoorlie Time: 6.00-7.00pm, Registration & Dinner 7.00pm - 9.00pm Interactive sessions RSVP: Please register at www.sjog.org.au/murdochgps If you have any queries, please email gpeducation.murdoch@sjog.org.au more information click here. 

Diabetes in pregnancy Presented by Marina Mickleson, Midwife, CDE, NP at KEMH Marina provides a regional diabetes education telehealth service for women with Gestational Diabetes and pregnant women with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. This session will provide information on what needs to be considered for women with diabetes who are planning to become pregnant. It will cover the services that King Edward Memorial Hospital provide as well as look at the information that health providers can promote in women with diabetes who are of child bearing age.

Learn skills and gain confidence to assist people experiencing Mental Health Problems Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until the appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves

Join Know Injury for the "Violence Prevention" webinar as we learn about preventing violence against women. Presentations will be provided by Daphne White and Monica Puccetti from Desert Blue Connect who will discuss their Community Respect and Equality Project, and also from Our Watch who will discuss the Changing the Picture: preventing violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women National Framework. The webinar aims to: Increase understanding of family violence in Australia Increase knowledge of the gendered drivers and reinforcing factors of violence against women Increase in awareness of community focused family violence prevention strategies Increase capacity to plan...

What you need to know to prevent preterm birth Including: When and how to use progesterone Update on the progress of the Western Australian and National programs Routine cervix length measurement Use of first trimester screening (FTS), non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)and carrier screening for all couples All healthcare professionals are welcome Please click here for more details.

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia presents an Antimicrobial Stewardship Facilitated workshop Antimicrobial resistance is a one of the greatest threats to human health. Pharmacists, as medicines experts, have a role in antimicrobial stewardship in all areas of practice. There is also a critical responsibility of pharmacists to educate other health care professionals on the use of antimicrobials. This session aims to educate pharmacists on this issue and help them feel confident referring to guidelines and promoting antimicrobial stewardship strategies.

Workshop by Katrina Otto is the Principal and Owner of Train IT Medical. This work shop works with practices on process improvement, data quality and maximising effective use of technology. Workshop Learning Objectives: • Learn to interpret practice data using practice software and third-party data analytic tools. • Use data to identify and track areas for improvement. • Design improvements and develop PDSAs relevant for PIP QI eligibility. • Identify data driven improvements relevant to various practice roles. • Develop a data quality practice plan to meet accreditation standards and ePIP requirements. Places are limited so please ensure you register...