Events

This webinar will provide a clinical update on diagnosing, treating and managing monkeypox (MPX), as well as current vaccine strategies and public health impacts. The webinar will feature a presentation by Dr Vincent Cornelisse and Q&A panel discussion with Dr Sam Elliott and Heath Paynter (AFAO Deputy CEO). Learning objectives: -   Assess clinical presentation of MPX and make a diagnosis -   Understand how to treat and manage MPX, including possible complications -   Identify the public health impacts of MPX -   Identify current vaccine strategies and effectiveness Date: Thursday 27th of October Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm AWST (WA) Available on demand: By registering,...

Do you work with patients who require support managing chronic pain? Do you see patients who require AOD support? Do you have questions about prescribing opioids or alternatives, to manage patients chronic pain? Join us for Session 9 of the Alcohol & Other Drug Network! Dr Simon Slota Kan will interview Dr Rupert Backhouse to share experts advice about opioids and chronic pain management in general practice. All participants are invited to discuss best practice. All questions are welcome! For information and CPD point information - vistit this flyer 2022 10 11 - Alcohol and Other Drug Network Flyer Register...

What Do I Say? What Do I do? Please join us for a free workshop Purpose: To increase understanding of suicide bereavement and learn basic support skills. Topics covered: • The StandBy Service Model • Crisis, trauma and grief • What makes suicide different from other sudden death • Support approaches and best practice • Self-Care Date 04 November 2022 Time 9:00am – 12pm Venue Unit 3, 58 Egan Street. Kalgoorlie WA. Facilitator Karri Ambler and Tim Ayam RSVP 28 October 2022 E tim.ayam@anglicarewa.org.au T 0407095070 For More Information Contact Name Tim Ayam StandBy Coordinator-Goldfields. M 0407095070 E tim.ayam@anglicarewa.org.au T...

Asthma WA will be running a FREE Goldfields Respiratory Workshop on Friday 11th November 2022. Details below. The workshop offers up-skilling session on a variety of respiratory topics including spirometry basics and practical demonstrations. See the attached timetable for more details. Goldfields Respiratory Workshop Date: Friday 11th November 2022 Time: 8.30am-3.00pm Venue: Rural Health Campus – Curtin University Kalgoorlie Building 701, training room 111 Morning tea provided. Please note: You can book in for one or two sessions or the whole day. The registration form will give you options. Registration: Click here to register. Registrations close: COB Wednesday 2nd November...

The rural cancer patient: Enhancing access to specialist care Rapid access to specialist care for serious conditions, such as cancer, is paramount. You are invited to an educational dinner meeting focusing on the care of the oncological breast, prostate and skin patient. Bring along your questions and learn how Icon Cancer Centre is improving access to quality care. Program Welcome & enhancing access to affordable care Aileen Eiszele Newer diagnostics, prognostics and surgical options in breast cancer Dr Vineeta Singh Specialist Breast & General Surgeon Prostate cancer screening & treatment fundamentals Dr Chew Yip Urologist Radiation therapy 101 & survivorship...

GPs often play a central role in the provision of healthcare to communities in the immediate, acute phase of emergency situations, and on an ongoing basis for the long-term recovery of individuals and their broader community. Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure and are more vulnerable to developing mental health problems. These mental health conditions have significant impact on their employment, family/relationships, and wellbeing. This workshop has been designed with a focus on GPs, to diagnose patients with acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and other comorbidities. Evidence based guidelines will be used as...