BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GPHQ - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GPHQ X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.gphq.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for GPHQ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Perth BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:AWST DTSTART:20170101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190223T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190223T080000 DTSTAMP:20201028T020435Z CREATED:20190130T234302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020435Z UID:25787-1550908800-1550908800@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Breathing Fresh Air into COPD DESCRIPTION:A skills building and quality improvement workshop to increase Capacity of General Practice to care for people living with COPD. \nThis workshop involves a whole of practice approach and is targeted at: \nGeneral Practitioners\,\nGeneral Practice Principles\,\nPractice Nurses\,\nPractice Managers \nWorkshop Overview: \nThis workshop provides a whole of practice approach to improving COPD diagnosis\, treatment and care coordination for healthcare providers in general practice. \nThere are three streams facilitated in the morning: \nGeneral Practitioner Stream\nPractice Nurse Stream\nPractice Manager Stream\nThe afternoon session is focused on inhaler technique and effective quality improvement methods to plan and test team-based innovations to improve COPD care. \nWe recommend practices to encourage attendance from a team comprised of General Practitioners\, Practice Nurse and Practice Manager to lay the foundation for a team-based approach to improving COPD management. \nThis workshop also requires pre reading for both the general practitioner stream and the practice nurse stream. \nFacilitated by: \nDr. Li Ping Chung: Respiratory Physician RPH\nDr Justin Waring: Respiratory Physician FSH\nBill Smith: Respiratory Scientist\nDr. Irene Dolan: GP Clinical Editor HealthPathways WA\nSandra Daly: Respiratory Nurse Educator\nAmireh Ghorob Tolhurst: General Practice Transformation Consultant\nThere is also an opportunity to network with representatives from Silverchain Home Oxygen\, Pulmonary Rehabilitation\, Asthma WA and Lung Foundation Australia URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/breathing-fresh-air-into-copd/ LOCATION:WA Primary Health Alliance\, 2-5\, 7 Tanunda Drive\, Rivervale\, WA\, 6103\, Australia CATEGORIES:Multi Day Course,One day course ORGANIZER;CN="WA Primary Health Alliance":MAILTO:shirley.teshome@wapha.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190217 DTSTAMP:20201028T020409Z CREATED:20190113T204304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020409Z UID:25781-1550275200-1550361599@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:From Bump to Baby: Perinatal Study Day DESCRIPTION:This full-day educational event aims to connect GPs with their local hospital and specialists and inform them about the hospital’s perinatal services. It also aims to increase communication between hospital providers and GPs as well as enhance shared maternity care.\nParticipants will hear from clinicians on latest antenatal and postnatal care. The event will include an update on antenatal guidelines and focus on the local community and how maternity services are tailored for the catchment area.\nIn addition\, interactive workshops will be held on\ncommon neonatal issues\, perinatal mental health issues\, breastfeeding\, Aboriginal maternity support services and antenatal and postnatal physiotherapy services. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/from-bump-to-baby-perinatal-study-day/ LOCATION:St John of God Midland Public & Private Hospitals\, Level 1\, Conference Centre\, 1 Clayton Street\, Midland\, WA\, 6056\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course,Study Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1OBS-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="St John of God Midland Public &%3B Private Hospitals":MAILTO:elise.holder@sjog.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181125 DTSTAMP:20201028T020335Z CREATED:20181024T230117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020335Z UID:22998-1543017600-1543103999@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:WA GP Clinical Day DESCRIPTION:We are holding a mental health clinical day at Acqua Viva on Saturday 24th November between 10-230pm. This event supported by the Servier Foundation discusses 4 core topics including shared decision making in MDD\, opioid and codeine use in pain\, antipsychotics and metabolic syndrome and eating disorders. We have 4 highly respected psychiatrists speaking including Dr Kyle Hoath\, Dr Vincenzo Modello\, Dr Martin Chapman and Dr Vash Singh. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Parking is free. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/wa-gp-clinical-day/ LOCATION:Acqua Viva on the Swan\, Broadway\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/091E8A51-B5BA-4D23-BB27-22482B09BB2B-1-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Frances Prendergast":MAILTO:Frances.prendergast@servier.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181117T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181117T173000 DTSTAMP:20201028T020321Z CREATED:20201028T020321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020321Z UID:22950-1542445200-1542475800@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Practical skills in prescribing Medicinal Cannabis DESCRIPTION:A one day course designed to assist health practitioners to:\n– understand the science behind medicinal cannabis\n– develop the necessary skills to confidently assess and advise patients regarding the suitability of medicinal cannabis based on each individual case\n– develop an understanding of the treatment considerations\, dosing and titration to ensure patient safety during cannabis treatment\n– 4 hours of interactive case study and clinical applications workshops\nDr Teresa Towpik is an Australian GP with extensive experience treating her patients with medicinal cannabis. Dr Towpik has studied the therapeutic properties of medicinal cannabis and has applied this to over forty patients in her practice. She recently became the second GP in Australia to become an authorised prescriber of medicinal cannabis. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/practical-skills-prescribing-medicinal-cannabis/ LOCATION:The University Club of Western Australia\, Hackett Drive \, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Practical-Skills-in-Prescribing-Medicinal-Cannabis-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Medihuanna":MAILTO:paul@medihuanna.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181117 DTSTAMP:20201028T020144Z CREATED:20181024T212925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020144Z UID:22297-1542326400-1542412799@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Obstetric Emergencies DESCRIPTION:This workshop teaches participants how to effectively manage obstetric cases and emergencies and how to make appropriate decisions. \nThis workshop is proudly delivered by Rural Health West in partnership with WA Country Health Service\, through the Better Medical Care Initiative. \nEligibility: GP obstetricians\, medical practitioners and midwives. Priority is given to those working in the local region. \nLength: one day \nCost: free of charge \nAccreditation: this workshop is accredited with RACGP and ACRRM for continuing professional development points and is approved for the Rural Procedural Grants Program. Please contact your relevant college before attending training if you wish to apply for the grant. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/obstetric-emergencies-3/ LOCATION:Esperance Hospital\, Hicks St\,\, Esperance\, WA\, 6450\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHW_LOGO_RGB-4-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rural Health West":MAILTO:choosecountry@ruralhealthwest.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181110T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181110T080000 DTSTAMP:20201028T020131Z CREATED:20180719T223433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020131Z UID:22251-1541836800-1541836800@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Osborne Park Hospital GP Education Event – Protecting Brains and Bones: What a GP Needs to Know DESCRIPTION:Presented by Osborne Park Hospital in partnership with WA Primary Health Alliance and HealthPathways WA \nThis education session will focus of early assessment and management of Parkinson’s Disease\, Dementia\, TIA and Stroke and Osteoporosis in primary care. The program will involve interactive quizzes and promote active participation.\n• Early diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s with videos case studies and quizzes by Dr Barry Vieira Head of Department of Rehabilitation and Aged Care at OPH\n• Early Diagnosis\, differential diagnosis and management of Dementia by Dr Brendan Foo\n• Acute stoke and TIA\, early diagnosis and management by Dr Kien Chan\n• Navigating the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis by Professor Charles Inderjeeth.\n• Summary of Geriatric Residential Outreach service by Dr Charmaine Chua \nLearning Outcomes: \n1. Describe the assessment and\, differential diagnosis and advanced treatment options for a patient with Parkinson’s disease.\n2. Demonstrate improved understanding of the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of early dementia.\n3. Discuss the early diagnosis of CVA/TIA and the ideal care pathways.\n4. Demonstrate improved knowledge of assessment and treatment of osteoporosis.\n5. Discuss the benefits of HealthPathways guidelines for assessing\, managing and referring patients. \nMorning tea and lunch will be provided. \nRegistrations are essential. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/osborne-park-hospital-gp-education-event-protecting-brains-and-bones-what-a-gp-needs-to-know/ LOCATION:The University Club of Western Australia\, Hackett Drive\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="WA Primary Health Alliance":MAILTO:shirley.teshome@wapha.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181103T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181103T080000 DTSTAMP:20201028T020314Z CREATED:20181002T192014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020314Z UID:22763-1541232000-1541232000@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Perth Children’s Hospital GP Education Event DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: Paediatrics GP Education Event – presented by Perth Children’s Hospital in partnership with WA Primary Health Alliance and HealthPathways WA \nThis is an opportunity to tour the new hospital and get the most up-to-date information on the latest research. \nEducation sessions include:\n• Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis\n• Management of Acute Asthma in Children\, Demonstration of Devices and Causes of Persistent Cough\n• Child Development Delay (including Autism\, Cerebral Palsy and FASD) – Panel Discussion\n• Assessment and Management of Burns \n40 Category 1 QI&CPD points has been applied for through RACGP\n30 PRDP points has been applied for through ACRRM URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/perth-childrens-hospital-gp-education-event/ LOCATION:Perth Children’s Hospital\, 15 Hospital Ave\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="WA Primary Health Alliance":MAILTO:shirley.teshome@wapha.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181103 DTSTAMP:20201028T015730Z CREATED:20171024T174209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015730Z UID:20632-1541116800-1541203199@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:The Cutting Edge: Essential Surgical Skills Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Cutting Edge: Essential Surgical Skills workshop aims to assist the GP and Nurse Practitioner in attaining an improved level of competence in the basic techniques required for minor surgery. \nThis workshop focuses on the most commonly performed procedures. Safety is emphasised as well as the acquisition of one sound technique in each skill area. It features a combination of didactic sessions and hands-on sessions utilising animal tissue and other simulation models. \nIt is of particular relevance for rural GP Proceduralists and Nurse Practitioners and to those seeking to refresh procedural skills and to update knowledge. \nWORKSHOP CONTENT \nPresentation and practical sessions:\n– Diathermy / Hyfrecator set up (demonstration)\n– Instrumentation – choice\, handling and safety\n– Knot tying\n– Sutures\, suturing techniques and suture removal\n– Traumatic wounds\n– Planning the excision\, including sebaceous cysts\, mucuous membrane wounds and punch\, incision and excision biopsies. \nWorkshop presentations:\n– Consent procedure\n– Understanding wound healing – revision session\n– Haemostasis\n– Local anaesthesia\n– Complications \nTraining Grants:\nThe Australian Government is offering training grants of $2000 per day to rural and remote procedural and emergency medicine GPs to maintain their respective skills. \nFor further information about the grants contact:\nCheryl Shepley\nRACGP National Rural Faculty\n1800 636 764\nrural.procedural.grants@racgp.org.au URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/the-cutting-edge-essential-surgical-skills-workshop/ LOCATION:CTEC\, The University of Western Australia\, Entrance No. 2\, Hackett Drive\, CRAWLEY\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="John Linehan":MAILTO:john.linehan@uwa.edu.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181027T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181027T153000 DTSTAMP:20201028T020235Z CREATED:20180910T001534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020235Z UID:22636-1540632600-1540654200@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Business of General Practice DESCRIPTION:RACGP WA presents a comprehensive one-day workshop focusing on the business of general practice. The program is delivered by subject matter experts who will share their knowledge and personal experiences. \nHosted by Dr Sean Stevens\, RACGP WA Chair and RACGP Business of General Practice Specific Interests Network Chair\, the day also includes an in-depth session on My Health Record. \nParticipants will choose to attend one of three streams covering the following topics: \nBusiness owners\n•Using technology and data to measure business KPIs\n•Managing data safety\n•Unleash the power of your data. \nAspiring business owners\n•Buying vs starting a practice\n•Building a successful practice\n•Business brainstorming panel. \nGP contractors/employees\n•Tax planning and reporting\n•Wealth protection and growth\n•More than just a GP – career options for GPs. \nGuest speakers include:\n•Bernadette Kelly\, WAPHA\n•Dr Jags Krishnan\, Managing Director\, Perth GP and 2018 RACGP WA Practice Owner of the Year\n•Gae Nuttal\, MDA National\n•Mitchell Walmsley\, Affluence Private\n•Yves Schoof\, Affluence Private\n•Dr George Eskander\, Director Medical Services\, St John of God Mt Lawley\n•Dr Lewis McKinnon\, Owner and Principal GP\, Skye Medical Armadale\n•Dr Nathan Pinskier\, RACGP Expert Committee — eHealth and Practice Services Chair. \nFor further information or to register\, please contact wa.events@racgp.org.au URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/business-of-general-practice/ LOCATION:Bendat Community Family Centre\, 36 Dodd Street\, Wembley\, WA\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RACGP-logo-white-background-205x140-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RACGP":MAILTO:events@racgp.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181020T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181020T121500 DTSTAMP:20201028T020234Z CREATED:20180903T001441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020234Z UID:22576-1540022400-1540037700@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Orthopaedics in General Practice: Round Table Discussion DESCRIPTION:St John of God Subiaco Hospital invites GPs to our half day workshop on Orthopaedics in General Practice. This session will be round table discussions where GPs will rotate in small groups through stations to discuss focused\, relevant orthopaedic topics with specialists. \nThis is a unique opportunity for a highly interactive education event with leading orthopaedic specialists. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/orthopaedics-in-general-practice-round-table-discussion/ LOCATION:St John of God Subiaco Hospital\, Conference Centre\, 25 McCourt Street\, Subiaco\, WA\, 6008\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GPHQ-Ortho-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="St John of God Subiaco Hospital":MAILTO:elise.bertoncini@sjog.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181021 DTSTAMP:20201028T020251Z CREATED:20180926T164755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020251Z UID:22729-1539993600-1540079999@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Practical skills in prescribing Medicinal Cannabis DESCRIPTION:A one day course designed to assist health practitioners to:\n– understand the science behind medicinal cannabis\n– develop the necessary skills to confidently assess and advise patients regarding the suitability of medicinal cannabis based on each individual case\n– develop an understanding of the treatment considerations\, dosing and titration to ensure patient safety during cannabis treatment\n– 4 hours of interactive case study and clinical applications workshops \nDr Teresa Towpik is an Australian GP with extensive experience treating her patients with medicinal cannabis.  Dr Towpik has studied the therapeutic properties of medicinal cannabis and has applied this to over forty patients in her practice.  She recently became the second GP in Australia to become an authorised prescriber of medicinal cannabis.   URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/practical-skills-in-prescribing-medicinal-cannabis/ LOCATION:The University Club of Western Australia\, Hackett Drive\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/flyer-2-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Medihuanna":MAILTO:paul@medihuanna.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181021 DTSTAMP:20201028T020215Z CREATED:20180823T001135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020215Z UID:22515-1539993600-1540079999@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:TADPole: Treating Alcohol and other Drugs in Primary Care DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/tadpole-treating-alcohol-and-other-drugs-in-primary-care/ LOCATION:Bendat Community Family Centre\, 36 Dodd Street\, Wembley\, WA\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2018-0821-TADPole-All-Day-Oct_Page_1-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180908T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180908T160000 DTSTAMP:20201028T020148Z CREATED:20180730T235522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020148Z UID:22316-1536393600-1536422400@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Men’s Health @ Murdoch ALM (40 CAT 1 CPD points) DESCRIPTION:A selection on men’s health topics presented in a mix of formats\, including small group learning\, case studies and panel discussions. \nTopics will include (but not limited to):\nProstate Cancer\nSexual Health\nSleep related issues\nAndrogen replacement\nBowel disorders\nThyroid surgery\nCommon sporting injuries\nMental health\nDiabetes and Obesity \nPresenters include (but not limited to): \nMr Ken Thong – Endocrinologist\nDr Sina Keihani – Respiratory Medicine\nMr Rafeeq Sammie – Cardiologist\nMr Arvind Vasudevan – Urologist\nMr Abraham Jacob – Colorectal Surgeon & General Surgeon\nDr David Millar – Sexual Health Physician\nDr Hemant Kulkarni – Nephrologist\nDr Chady Sader – ENT\nMr Tim Barnwell – Senior physiotherapist URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/mens-health-murdoch-alm/ LOCATION:St John of God – Murdoch\, 100 Murdoch Dr\, Murdoch WA 6150\, WA\, 6150\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1808-GP-Event-mens-health-PRINT-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SJOG Murdoch GP Education Program":MAILTO:gpeducation.murdoch@sjog.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180908T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180908T080000 DTSTAMP:20201028T020158Z CREATED:20180809T231116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020158Z UID:22385-1536393600-1536393600@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:EMHS GP Update: Pain\, Perioperative and Referral Pressure Points DESCRIPTION:The East Metropolitan Health Service\, Royal Perth Bentley Group\, Armadale Kalamunda Group and St John of God Midland Public Private Hospital in partnership with WA Primary Health Alliance & HealthPathways WA\, invites GPs to a Pain\, Perioperative and Referral Pressure Points GP Update. \nThe update will focus on conditions where we can work better to deliver optimal care and new pathways for referral\, using case studies and practical sessions guided by topics GPs requested after the highly successful 2017 update. \nProgram topics: \nWorking together to ensure our patients are fit for surgery- Anaesthetics and Haematology\nDoc\, it hurts when I move! – Orthopaedic workshops including examination techniques\, diagnostics and optimising non-surgical treatment.\nTaking the pain out of pain management.\nReferral pressure points- workshops on Urology and Plastics.\nGPs\, Hospital clinicians and WA Primary Health Alliance – panel discussion on how can we work better together to improve care for our patients. \nSpeakers include: \nLiz Macleod | Chief Executive\, East Metropolitan Health Service\nDr Lesley Bennett | A/Executive Director\, Royal Perth Bentley Group\nDr Toby Nichols | Anaesthetist\, RPH\nDr Michael Leahy | HoD Haematology\, RPH\nMr Dan Meyerkort | Orthopaedic Surgeon\, RPH\nMr Peter Woodland | Spinal Surgeon\, RPH\nDr Lay Kho | Neurologist\, RPH & SJOG Midland\nDr Alireza Feizerfan | Anaesthetist and Pain Specialist\, RPH\nSimone Levy | Senior Physiotherapist\, Turning Pain into Gain\, Black Swan Health\nDr Irene Dolan | GP and Clinical Editor\, HealthPathways\nDr Aleksandra Vujovich | Urologist\, SJOG Midland \nLearning outcomes: \n1. Summarise the management of and referral options for chronic pain.\n2. Describe the General Practitioner’s role in helping to ensure that patients with chronic conditions\, anaemia or low ferritin are fit for surgery.\n3. Outline the assessment and management of common orthopaedic problems seen in General Practice.\n4. Summarise the investigation of haematuria and incontinence\, when to refer and to whom.\n5. Discuss the benefits of HealthPathways guidelines for assessing\, managing and referring patients. \nMorning tea and lunch will be provided. \nRegistrations are essential. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/emhs-gp-update-pain-perioperative-and-referral-pressure-points/ LOCATION:Royal Perth Hospital\, Wellington Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="WA Primary Health Alliance":MAILTO:shirley.teshome@wapha.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180901T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180901T152000 DTSTAMP:20201028T020204Z CREATED:20180821T235240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020204Z UID:22486-1535788800-1535815200@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:A complete orthopaedic update for GENERAL PRACTICE: symptoms\, diagnosis and management DESCRIPTION:Program \n8.00am – 8.30am Registration – Tea & Coffee \n8.30am – 10.20am Session 1 – Presentations\, • Common acute foot and ankle injuries case study reviews and Q&A • Management of hip pain in younger patients • Degenerative foot and ankle conditions \n10.20am – 10.40am Morning Tea \n10.40am – 12.30pm Session 2 – Presentations\, • Shoulder instability and treatment of rotator cuff tears case study reviews and Q&A • Common sporting injuries of the knee • Arthritis in the hip and knee and when to perform joint replacement \n12.30pm – 1.00pm Buffet Lunch\, served in Bethesda Cafe \n1.00pm – 3.20pm Simulated Patient Examinations Small group sessions with each individual surgeon \n  \nFor all event enquiries please call Chloe Paterson or Jo Braga on (08) 9340 6396 URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/complete-orthopaedic-update-general-practice-symptoms-diagnosis-management/ LOCATION:Bethesda Hospital\, 25 Queenslea Drive\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/coastal-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Paterson":MAILTO:rsvp@bethesda.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180826 DTSTAMP:20201028T020145Z CREATED:20180729T182544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020145Z UID:22307-1535155200-1535241599@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Orthopaedics Patient Centred Management- A Team Approach DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/orthopaedics-patient-centred-management-a-team-approach/ LOCATION:Fraser Suites\, 10 Adelaide Terrace\, East Perth\, WA\, 6004\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Capture-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mount Hospital":MAILTO:robyn.munro@healthscope.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180823 DTSTAMP:20201028T020143Z CREATED:20180725T184313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020143Z UID:22281-1534896000-1534982399@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Otitis Media Management Program DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/otitis-media-management-program/ LOCATION:Broome Hospital\, Robinson Street\, Broome\, WA\, 6725\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="Benchmarque":MAILTO:courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180822 DTSTAMP:20201028T020143Z CREATED:20180725T184011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020143Z UID:22279-1534809600-1534895999@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Foot Health Assessment Program DESCRIPTION:Rural Health West\, in partnership with The Benchmarque Group is pleased to invite doctors\, nurses and allied health professionals to the The Foot Health Assessment Program. The program is designed to provide skills and knowledge for a range of health professionals and others working within Indigenous Health to provide detailed information and advice in relation to foot health management. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/foot-health-assessment-program/ LOCATION:Broome Hospital\, Robinson Street\, Broome\, WA\, 6725\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="Benchmarque":MAILTO:courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180818 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180819 DTSTAMP:20201028T015826Z CREATED:20180116T170219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015826Z UID:21225-1534550400-1534636799@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Perth Women’s and Children’s Health Update 2018 DESCRIPTION:Healthed invites you to attend this unrivalled\, high quality\, educational event. Each year this meeting features leading experts and key opinion leaders who present the most authoritative\, clinically relevant information on topic areas specifically requested by Australian medical practitioners and women’s health workers. \nOur 2017 seminar attracted a record number of delegates and feedback was overwhelmingly positive. We look forward to seeing you at this unrivalled women’s health education day. \nThe Healthed Team URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/perth-womens-and-childrens-health-update-2018/ LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Rd\, WA\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Conference,One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/WCH18-banner-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Healthed":MAILTO:info@healthed.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180811T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180811T023000 DTSTAMP:20201028T020155Z CREATED:20180801T162124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020155Z UID:22320-1533979800-1533954600@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Complex Medicine in RURAL Practice DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/complex-medicine-in-rural-practice/ LOCATION:The Rose Hotel\, 27 Wellington Street\, Bunbury\, WA\, 6230\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="Bristol Myers Squibb":MAILTO:Rheanna.gunderson@bms.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180804T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180804T170000 DTSTAMP:20201028T015946Z CREATED:20180401T061952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015946Z UID:21767-1533371400-1533402000@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:TADPole: Treating Alcohol and other Drugs in Primary Care (Albany) DESCRIPTION:Edith Cowan University: SIRCH and WA Primary Health Alliance invite you to attend a RACGP Cat.1 TADPole (Treating Alcohol and Drugs in Primary Care) Event. \nAn Active Learning Module (RACGP Category 1 QI & CPD activity) has been developed consisting of three separate education activities each of two or three hours long. General practitioners and other health care providers are welcome. \nActivity 1: Challenging attitudes and common issues encountered in general practice\nActivity 2: Enhanced understanding of specific drugs and comorbid conditions.\nActivity 3: Motivational interviewing and brief intervention \nSpeakers\nProfessor Moira Sim\, GP and Addiction Medicine Specialist \nDr Eric Khong\, GP \nDr Jim Leighton \nQI&CPD Activity 103459: Allocated 40 Category 1 (Active Learning Module) points in the QI&CPD Program for the 2017-19 triennium. \nEvent Details:\nVenue: \nDog Rock Convention Centre \n303 Middleton Road\, Albany WA 6330 \n8:30 am Registration \n9:00 am – 4:30 pm \nLunch\, Morning\, and Afternoon tea provided \nPlease direct any questions to: \nsirch@ecu.edu.au \nAbout TADPole: www.ecu.edu.au/tadpole \nThis activity has been made possible through funding provided by the Australian Government under the PHN Program. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/tadpole-treating-alcohol-drugs-primary-care-albany/ LOCATION:Dog Rock Convention Centre\, 303 Middleton Road\, Abany\, WA\, 6330\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/tadpole-eventbrite-1-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180804 DTSTAMP:20201028T015730Z CREATED:20171024T170515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015730Z UID:20631-1533254400-1533340799@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:The Cutting Edge: Proceduralist Obstetrics & Gynaecological Skills Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Cutting Edge: Proceduralist Obstetrics and Gynaecological Skills is a hands-on skills training workshop utilising simulation models. This workshop is designed to assist GP Proceduralists and GP Obstetricians in attaining an improved level of confidence in gynaecological and obstetric procedures. Limited places are also available for KEMH Registrars in Gynaecological Surgery.\nIt will also feature debates\, discussions and presentations on current gynaecological topics and devices. \nWorkshop participants will return to their practice with newly acquired knowledge and the confidence to perform procedures practised under supervision in a realistic setting. It does not provide certification of competence in any of the procedures outlined and practised. \n WORKSHOP CONTENT \nPresentation and Animal Tissue\nPractical Sessions:\n– Electrodiathermy\, surgical safety\n– Rectal repair\n– Enterotomy and cystotomy repair\n– Perineal repair\n– Bartholin cyst \nPresentation and Practical Sessions:\n– Pelvic anatomy\n– Knot tying\n– Ectopic pregnancy\n– Hysteroscopy\n– Endometrial biopsy\n– Post-partum haemorrhage\n– Practical issues for caesarean sections\n– Fetal pillow and B Lynch suture\n– Forceps and Vacuum Deliveries \nThe Australian Government is offering training grants of $2000 per day to rural and remote procedural and emergency medicine GPs to maintain their respective skills. For further information contact:\nCheryl Shepley\nRACGP National Rural Faculty\n1800 636 764\nrural.procedural.grants@racgp.org.au URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/the-cutting-edge-proceduralist-obstetrics-gynaecological-skills-workshop/ LOCATION:CTEC\, The University of Western Australia\, Entrance No. 2\, Hackett Drive\, CRAWLEY\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="John Linehan":MAILTO:john.linehan@uwa.edu.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180728 DTSTAMP:20201028T015730Z CREATED:20171024T164226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015730Z UID:20623-1532649600-1532735999@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:The Cutting Edge: Advanced Skin Procedures Workshop DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/the-cutting-edge-advanced-skin-procedures-workshop/ LOCATION:CTEC\, The University of Western Australia\, Entrance No. 2\, Hackett Drive\, CRAWLEY\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="John Linehan":MAILTO:john.linehan@uwa.edu.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180727 DTSTAMP:20201028T015849Z CREATED:20180130T213550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015849Z UID:21316-1532563200-1532649599@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:The Cutting Edge: Advanced Hand Surgery for GPs DESCRIPTION:The new Cutting Edge: Advanced Hand Surgery for GPs workshop is a unique\, highly practical cadaveric dissection skills training workshop. It is designed to provide GPs with a higher than average level of skill in surgery with the opportunity to refine and consolidate their surgical techniques. It is of particular relevance to rural GP Proceduralists in the management of difficult and emergency hand injuries\, and with the management of chronic hand conditions in remote settings. \nThis pilot workshop aims to equip GPs with a reliable foundation in advanced procedural skills. It is an excellent advanced level course with a high faculty to participant ratio. It does not provide certification of competence in any of the procedures outlined and practised. Limited Observer positions are available. \nThis workshop is endorsed by HANDOC. \nWorkshop Content\nProcedures are first covered by a brief didactic presentation followed by a hands-on cadaveric session with only 2 participants per station. Each participant has access to dedicated cadaveric arm and hand. \nPresentation & Practical Cadaveric Sessions:\nCarpal tunnel release and injection\nAmputated finger/part finger repair/terminalisation/management\nNailbed repair and biopsy\nDifficult excisions on hand/finger\nTrigger finger release\nTendon repair \nTraining Grants:\nThe Australian Government is offering training grants of $2000 per day to rural and remote procedural and emergency medicine GPs to maintain their respective skills.\nApproval will be sought in this program.For further information about the grants contact Cheryl Shepley at:\nRACGP National Rural Faculty\n1800 636 764\nrural.procedural.grants@racgp.org.au URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/the-cutting-edge-advanced-hand-surgery-for-gps/ LOCATION:CTEC\, The University of Western Australia\, Entrance No. 2\, Hackett Drive\, CRAWLEY\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cropped-Advanced-hand-pic-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Linehan":MAILTO:john.linehan@uwa.edu.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180721T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180721T153000 DTSTAMP:20201028T020123Z CREATED:20180626T171558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020123Z UID:22167-1532160000-1532187000@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital GP Education Event DESCRIPTION:An interactive learning event\, providing GPs and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) specialists the chance to meet and discuss the optimal care of patients with chronic disease. \nPresented by North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) and SCGH in partnership with WA Primary Health Alliance and HealthPathways WA. \nEducation session will focus on assessment\, early detection and management in primary care with interactive case studies to promote connections between primary and specialist care. Education sessions and presenters include: \n• The Neurobiology of Starvation and its Impact on Treatment Engagement in Anorexia Nervosa by Dr Lisa Miller\, Consultant Psychiatry\, SCGH\n• Emergency Presentations of Patients with Mental Health Issues by Dr Anne O’Sullivan\, Consultant Psychiatry SCGH\n• Somatisation: Collaborative Care between Primary Care and Consultation Psychiatry Services by Dr Salam Hussain\, Consultant Psychiatry SCGH\n• Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Chronic Lower Back Pain by Dr Roger Goucke\, Consultant Pain Management SCGH\, Mr Arul Bala\, Consultant Surgeon\, Neurosurgery SCGH and Dr Carl Graham\, Clinical Psychologist FSH\n• Chronic Disease and the Traveller by Dr Matt Skinner\, Consultant General Medicine SCGH\n• New Paradigms in Acute Stroke Management – What the GP Needs to Know by Dr Con Phatouros\, Consultant Interventional Radiology\, SCGH\n• Managing Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in General Practice and When to Refer by Dr Neil Boudville\, Renal Consultant\, SCGH\n• Answers from the Haematologist to FAQs by Dr David Joske\, Consultant Haematologist SCGH \nLearning outcomes: \n1. Describe new management options for acute stroke/TIA.\n2. Outline evidence-based management of patients with chronic conditions with emphasis on kidney disease and patients travelling with chronic conditions.\n3. Describe the best practise multidisciplinary management of chronic back pain.\n4. Outline the principles of implementing a bio-psychosocial model of care for patients with psychiatric conditions including somatisation and anorexia nervosa.\n5. Discuss the benefits of HealthPathways guidelines for assessing\, managing and referring patients. \nMorning tea and lunch will be provided. \nRegistrations are essential. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/sir-charles-gairdner-hospital-gp-education-event-2/ LOCATION:Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital\, Hospital Avenue\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="WA Primary Health Alliance":MAILTO:shirley.teshome@wapha.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180718T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180718T133000 DTSTAMP:20201028T020123Z CREATED:20180626T013138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020123Z UID:22163-1531915200-1531920600@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Positive Engagement with Patients in Pain (Bunbury WA) DESCRIPTION:This activity aims to provide an update on interdisciplinary pain management\, highlighting\n– the importance of clinical engagement in patient care;\n– the creation of a therapeutic space to enable sound ethical discourse to occur between clinician and patient; and\n– the benefits of inter-professional involvement. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/positive-engagement-with-patients-in-pain/ LOCATION:Bunbury Regional Hospital – Group Room (Primary Health)\, South West Health Campus\, Cnr Bussell Hwy & Robertson Drv\, Bunbury\, WA\, 6230\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="Arthritis &%3B Osteoporosis WA":MAILTO:clarac@arthritiswa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180609T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180609T160000 DTSTAMP:20201028T020047Z CREATED:20180429T231416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020047Z UID:21877-1528531200-1528560000@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Vulnerable Minds\, Fragile Bones and Planned Ageing DESCRIPTION:Interactive updates on key issues in the assessment & management of Mental Health\, Older Persons Health and Advanced Care Planning. \nPresented by South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) and Fremantle Hospital in partnership with WA Primary Health Alliance and HealthPathways WA. \nEducation sessions include:\n• Update on Management of Depression & Anxiety\n• Mental health and Alcohol and Other Drugs\n• Update on Older Persons Mental Health\n• Speed-dating: Introducing Community Organisations\n• Advances in the Management of Elderly Bone Health (including Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis/Fragility Fractures)\n• Frailty Syndrome: The New Kid in Ageing\n• Advanced Care Planning: The Law\, The Forms and Your Patient’s Wishes\n• Borderline Personality Disorder \nLearning outcomes:\n1. Describe the assessment\, GP management and emerging treatment modalities in adult and older adult mental health\, bone health and advanced care planning discussed at the education session.\n2. Demonstrate improved understanding of referral and care pathways across the continuum of care between primary care\, community and hospital services.\n3. Discuss the benefits and challenges for GPs\, patients and specialists in implementing Advanced Care Directives.\n4. Discuss the benefits of HealthPathways guidelines for assessing\, managing and referring patients. \nRegistrations are essential. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/vulnerable-minds-fragile-bones-and-planned-ageing/ LOCATION:Fremantle Hospital\, Alma Street\, Fremantle\, WA\, 6160\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="WA Primary Health Alliance":MAILTO:shirley.teshome@wapha.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180610 DTSTAMP:20201028T020106Z CREATED:20180529T205919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020106Z UID:22003-1528502400-1528588799@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Hot Topics GP Update DESCRIPTION:Medcast have joined forces with NB Medical\, Britain’s market leader in GP education\, to bring you a one-day\, face-to-face\, CPD opportunity that will have you coming back year after year. \n\nThe latest pertinent medical research – catch up on a year of medicine in one day!\nThe most effective way for GPs and Nurses to earn and update their CPD Points\nReceive an up-to-date workbook\, featuring bite-size breakdowns of 150 medical conditions\nCreated by GPs for GPs. Adapted specifically for Australia.\n\n\n\n \nThis is a course like no other\, proudly free from pharmaceutical sponsorship. \nIt’s focused\, fun and not-to-be-missed\, especially if you don’t have time to read all the latest research. \nGPHQ members can access a $50 discount on the standard price by using this code: HOT18GPHQ URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/hot-topics-gp-update/ LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Rd\, WA\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MCAST39-600x500-Web-Tile-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Medcast":MAILTO:admin@gphq.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180610 DTSTAMP:20201028T020041Z CREATED:20180525T041908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020041Z UID:21872-1528502400-1528588799@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:TADPole: Treating Alcohol and other Drugs in Primary Care – RACGP Cat. 1 Event DESCRIPTION:Edith Cowan University: SIRCH and WA Primary Health Alliance invite you to attend a RACGP Cat.1 TADPole (Treating Alcohol and Drugs in Primary Care) Event. \nAn Active Learning Module (RACGP Category 1 QI & CPD activity) has been developed consisting of three separate education activities each of two hours long. General practitioners and other health care providers are welcome. \nActivity 1: Challenging attitudes and common issues encountered in general practice\nActivity 2: Enhanced understanding of specific drugs and comorbid conditions.\nActivity 3: Motivational interviewing and brief intervention \nSpeakers\nProfessor Moira Sim\, GP and Addiction Medicine Specialist \nDr Eric Khong\, GP \nOther local specialists \nQI&CPD Activity 103459: Allocated 40 Category 1 (Active Learning Module) points in the QI&CPD Program for the 2017-19 triennium. \nEvent Details:\nVenue: \nInternational on the Water Hotel\, \n1 Epsom Avenue\, Ascot \n8:30 am Registration \n9:00 am – 5:00 pm \nLunch\, Morning\, and Afternoon tea provided \nPlease direct any questions to: \nsirch@ecu.edu.au \nAbout TADPole: www.ecu.edu.au/tadpole \nThis activity has been made possible through funding provided by the Australian Government under the PHN Program. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/tadpole-treating-alcohol-drugs-primary-care-racgp-cat-1-event/ LOCATION:International on the Water Hotel\, 1 Epsom Avenue\, Ascot\, WA\, 6104\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/tadpole-eventbrite-1-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180610 DTSTAMP:20201028T020055Z CREATED:20180523T234332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020055Z UID:21983-1528502400-1528588799@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:MSD University Program - Navigating The Maze Of General Practice DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/msd-university-program-navigating-the-maze-of-general-practice/ LOCATION:The University Club of Western Australia\, Hackett Drive\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/WA-MSD-University-Program-2018-Invite-2_Page_1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MSD":MAILTO:colleen.benaim@merck.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR