One of our credentialed diabetes educators, will help you to identify the different groups of medications used to manage type 2 diabetes and what you might need to consider in determining which medication to try next To Register, Click Here
PLEASE NOTE REGISTRATIONS OPEN 11th FEBRUARY 2021 Topics Include: Workplace knee injury Peri-Operative analgesia for Orthopaedics Ankle sprains and Instability Date: Thursday, 25th March 2021 Venue: Rydges Kalgoorlie Time: 6.00-7.00pm Registration & Dinner 7.00pm - 9.00pm Interactive sessions Cost: No charge, this event is brought to you by St John of God Murdoch Hospital and Coastal Orthopaedics RSVP: Please register at www.sjog.org.au/murdochgps If you have any queries, please email gpeducation.murdoch@sjog.org.au CPD Points: • This event entitles you to receive 4 (Cat 2) points as endorsed by the RACGP. • This event is endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Council • Australian...
Overview Neck masses are a common cause of presentation to general practice for both adults and children. It is important primary care health professionals are confident in the diagnosis, management, and referral of neck lumps. Learning outcomes* 1. Describe modifiable factors known to increase the risk of malignant neck lumps 2. Outline the differential diagnosis of neck lumps in adults and in children 3. Identify the clinical features of neck lumps requiring urgent investigation 4. Summarise the urgent referral pathway for adults presenting with a neck lump 5. Summarise the urgent referral pathway for children presenting with a neck lump...
The forum will be limited to 60 participants. The one day Rural Psychiatry and Mental Health Forum 2021, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered and facilitated by experienced specialists. The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Preliminary Program Introduction to the concepts of discussing Goals of Care and Advanced Health Directives End of Life Liaison Service; Psychiatrists role across a range of functions (Goals of Care, Advanced Health Directives, Voluntary Assisted Dying) Distinguishing between distress, depression and demoralisation Existential distress at end of life and meaning-focussed interventions How psychiatrists can link in with an integrated...
This Rural Health West CPD workshop, presented by leading specialists in their field, has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies. This one day workshop stream covers general and specific topics related to poisoning and local toxicology, using an interactive tutorial format concentrating on small group discussions of case scenarios. The workshop content includes: • Understand the pathophysiology and clinical effects of common envenomation (snake, spider and marine). • Improve ability to decide on patient disposition and appropriately stabilise patients for transport. • Improve understanding of the appropriate use of first aid and investigations,...
About the conference The 2021 conference theme of lessons learnt from past disasters will focus on learnings and effects from the recent disasters that have impacted both Australia and the world and how we can prepare for future adversities. The conference will focus on dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters such as bushfires, floods and COVID-19. Delegates will share ideas and challenges with forward thinkers, whilst having the opportunity to network with colleagues. The WA Rural Health Conference 2021 will provide clinical updates, case studies, small group discussions and workshops covering topics relevant to the rural workforce. The 2021 conference will...
The Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Kalgoorlie hospital is commencing a series of breakfast meetings. These are primarily targeting GPs, but anyone interested can join, including midwives, nurses and allied health. Friday, 9th April, 2021 between 7am and 8am. Topic: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Presenter: Dr Joanna Keen, GP Obstetrician The presentation can be attended either online, or in person on the Kalgoorlie maternity ward. For online access, attendees need to RSVP via email to arrange access. (joanna.keen@health.wa.gov.au)
The WA Primary Health Alliance will hold an immunisation update LIVE Wednesday 14 April evening. The update on the Phase 1b COVID-19 vaccine roll out by general practices will be hosted by WA Primary Health Alliance’s Primary Care Innovation & Development Portfolio Manager, Dianne Bianchini. The webinar will cover key updates and discussion from our expert panel featuring: • WAPHA’s Board Chair, GP and Practice Principal Dr Richard Choong • Royal Australian College of General Practitioners WA Chair, GP and Practice Principal Dr Sean Stevens • WA Department of Health Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease, Control Directorate Professor Paul Effler...
Esperance Launch The Goldfields Health Professionals Network is excited to host the official launch in Esperance. The event is free to GOHPN members and their families. Come and learn all about the how to Network can benefit you! Sunday, 18 APRIL 2021 4.00pm-7.00pm Esperance Yacht Club, The Esplanade, Esperance To learn more and register for this event here For more information regarding this event, please email Hayley – hayley.selleck@gohpn.com.au
The MEC course is designed to enable the health workforce to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency care for pregnant, birthing and immediately postnatal women and their babies. The MEC course will meet the learning needs of the remote and isolated health workforce (Nurses, non-practising midwives, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers/ Practitioners, Paramedics and Medical Officers). Cost CRANAplus Members $700 Non-members $800 For More Information, click here
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