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WA GP Clinical Day
2018-11-24 | Acqua Viva on the Swan, Broadway, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
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.

What GPs need to know about opiates and cannabis
2018-11-22 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Perth) | Bendat Community Family Centre, 36 Dodd Street, Wembley, WA, Australia
This interactive event aims to improve GPs knowledge about opiates and cannabis and the relationship between mental health and substance use.

Easing the path in early parenting
2018-11-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Registration Sidebar
The arrival of a baby can be fraught with physical, emotional and social challenges for new parents. This evening education event offers a cross-disciplinary approach to assist GPs in managing a range of issues that may present in general practice.
PROGRAM
Exploring possible impacts on the early transition to parenthood – assisted pregnancies, antenatal anxiety and the early expectations of parenthood.
Dr Phillip Rowlands (Obstetrician) and Sue Kay (Midwife)
Supporting parents through the unsettledness of the 4th trimester: purple crying, the 5s’s, wind, normalising expectations and de-medicalising settling issues
Dr Ian Everitt (Paediatrician)
6 weeks to 12 months – sleep patterns and issues in the first year, maternal mood; comparing responsive vs behavioural settling techniques; what about emotional attachment?
Miriam Krouzecky (Clinical Nurse Manager)
PANEL DISCUSSION: Collaborative opportunities when caring for parents and babies under 12 months
CASE STUDY
QUESTIONS FROM THE FLOOR
TOUR OF EARLY PARENTING CENTRE IN SMALL GROUPS FOR THOSE INTERESTED

WA Indian Docs Foundation Charity Gala Ball
2018-11-17 18:30 - 23:55 | The Westin, 480 Hay St, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Invitation to the Annual Charity Gala Ball – Fundraising Dinner and Dance 2018

WA Indian Doctors Foundation would like to extend to you a warm invitation to attend this much awaited annual fundraising Bollywood themed charity event that promises to be our major blockbuster event of the year.Annual Charity Gala Ball – Fundraising Dinner and Dance
Saturday 17 November 2018
6.30PM onwards
The Westin Perth BallroomsMembers and Students $80pp
Non-Members and Corporate $95pp
Ticket inclusions:
3-course plated dinner
Unlimited alcoholic drinks (sparkling, beer and wines)
Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
We will be raising funds for our nominated 2018 charity – CINI Australia.
As this will be a very high-profile and very popular event, please book your highly discounted tickets nice and early to avoid disappointment.
You can book your tickets by clicking here.
We encourage you to book tables of 10 to bring along your friends and relatives.
Please feel free to pass on this flyer and invitation to your friends and colleagues, so that they can all be part of this great event.
If you have any queries, please feel free to email us.

Practical skills in prescribing Medicinal Cannabis
2018-11-17 09:00 - 17:30 | The University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Drive , Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
A one day course designed to assist health practitioners to:
– understand the science behind medicinal cannabis
– develop the necessary skills to confidently assess and advise patients regarding the suitability of medicinal cannabis based on each individual case
– develop an understanding of the treatment considerations, dosing and titration to ensure patient safety during cannabis treatment
– 4 hours of interactive case study and clinical applications workshops
Dr 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.

Cardiology Update with Dr Hanna
2018-11-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Albert Facey Motor Inn, 78 Williams Road, Narrogin, WA, 6312, Australia
Cardiologist Dr Joseph Hanna is providing an update on Clinical Conundrums in cardiology.
Joseph Hanna is a consultant interventional and clinical cardiologist. He is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and a member of the United Kingdom’s Royal College of Physicians. Dr Hanna has a wealth of experience in all aspects of clinical and interventional cardiology. His main area of expertise is the management of complex coronary artery disease through the use of advanced intra-coronary imaging modalities and physiologic flow assessment to optimise stent implantation via radial and femoral approaches. His other interests include the percutaneous management of structural heart diseases, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement and patent foramen ovale closure for stroke prevention, as well as right heart catheterisation and cardiac biopsies.
Dr Hanna is experienced in preventive cardiology, chest pain assessment, heart failure, arrhythmias and peri-operative management of cardiac patients. He also performs transoesophageal echocardiography, exercise and Dobutamine stress echocardiography.

Obstetric Emergencies
2018-11-16 | Esperance Hospital, Hicks St,, Esperance, WA, 6450, Australia
This workshop teaches participants how to effectively manage obstetric cases and emergencies and how to make appropriate decisions.
This workshop is proudly delivered by Rural Health West in partnership with WA Country Health Service, through the Better Medical Care Initiative.
Eligibility: GP obstetricians, medical practitioners and midwives. Priority is given to those working in the local region.
Length: one day
Cost: free of charge
Accreditation: 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.

Orthopaedics in general practice
2018-11-15 18:00 - 20:30 | St John of God Midland Public & Private Hospitals, Level 1, Conference Centre, 1 Clayton Street, Midland, WA, 6056, Australia
This event aims to provide an evidence based update on a variety of orthopaedic encounters commonly seen in general practice. Speakers include specialists that work in the catchment area, providing GPs with the opportunity to have face to face interactions with them.

Hot Topics GP Update Webinar Series: Headache
2018-11-14 19:30 - 20:30
Using cases and based on recent evidence and guidelines in this interactive live webinar we shall explore headache red flags, migraine acute treatment and prophylaxis, medication overuse headache, other headache types (e.g. cervicogenic, cluster etc) and management of difficult cases such as migraine in the perimenopause (can you use HRT?) or sexual headache (do they all need a scan?).
Dr Simon Curtis from NB Medical UK, and Dr Genevieve Yates, Australia, both practicing GPs with a passion for medical education, have a look at this single topic. They discuss some cases and recent evidence and guidelines and review:
Headache Red Flags
Medication Overuse
Cervicogenic Headaches
Cluster Headaches

Geriatrics @ Murdoch
2018-11-14 18:00 - 21:00 | St John of God – Murdoch, 100 Murdoch Dr, Murdoch WA 6150, WA, 6150, Australia
Education from 7.00pm sharp
Ms Sam Spiro – Home and Community Support for Individuals >65yrs
Dr – Jake Harper – Hypocalcaemia and other metabolic disturbances
Dr Elizabeth Wong – Osteoporosis in the elderly
Bhaskar Mandal – Frailty in geriatric medicine .. new kid on the block

WA Doctor Soccer Carnival
2018-11-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Charles Court Reserve, Esplanade, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia

Osborne Park Hospital GP Education Event – Protecting Brains and Bones: What a GP Needs to Know
2018-11-10 08:00 | The University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Presented by Osborne Park Hospital in partnership with WA Primary Health Alliance and HealthPathways WA
This 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.
• 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
• Early Diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management of Dementia by Dr Brendan Foo
• Acute stoke and TIA, early diagnosis and management by Dr Kien Chan
• Navigating the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis by Professor Charles Inderjeeth.
• Summary of Geriatric Residential Outreach service by Dr Charmaine Chua
Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe the assessment and, differential diagnosis and advanced treatment options for a patient with Parkinson’s disease.
2. Demonstrate improved understanding of the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of early dementia.
3. Discuss the early diagnosis of CVA/TIA and the ideal care pathways.
4. Demonstrate improved knowledge of assessment and treatment of osteoporosis.
5. Discuss the benefits of HealthPathways guidelines for assessing, managing and referring patients.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
Registrations are essential.

National Skin Cancer Centres GP Dinner
2018-11-08 18:30 - 20:00 | National Skin Cancer Centres, Cottesloe, 3/525 Stirling Highway, Cottesloe, WA, 6011, Australia
An early evening talk and light dinner with resident GP, Dr Bob Noll, and special guests from Clinipath Pathology and GenesisCare Oncology.
Presentations:
Skin Cancers: Diagnosis using Total Body Imaging and Dermatoscopy (Dr Bob Noll MBBS FACRRM DRACOG CIME – NSCC Cottesloe)
Clinicopathological Correlations in Dermatopathology (Dr Joe Kattampallil BMBS FRACGP MBA FRCPA – Clinipath Pathology)
Radiotherapy as an Alternative Treatment in Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer (Dr Yvonne Zissiadis MBBS FRANZCR – GenesisCare Oncology)
The Centre has recently acquired the first new-generation Canfield IntelliStudio full-body imaging system and the evening will provide you with an opportunity to see the potential advantages of this technology. You will also have an opportunity to meet our CEO and founder, Paul Elmslie.
This is a catered event. RSVP REQUIRED BY 5 OCTOBER

Managing fatty liver disease
2018-11-08 18:15 - 19:45 | AQWA Function Centre, Southside Drive, Hillarys, WA, 6023, Australia
Presented by Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Dr Adam Doyle.
Understand investigations for a patient with persistent abnormal LFTs and learn the latest management strategies available for those at risk of NAFLD

Vascular Surgery Challenges in General practice
2018-11-06 18:30 - 21:00 | St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Conference Centre, 25 McCourt Street, Subiaco, WA, 6008, Australia
St John of God Subiaco Hospital invites General Practitioners to our evening education session on Vascular Surgery Challenges in General Practice.
Director GP Liaison, Dr Erin Horsley, has brought together four specialist Vascular surgeons who will present on common vascular problems in general practice, as well as an insight into new treatment modalities.

Perth Children’s Hospital GP Education Event
2018-11-03 08:00 | Perth Children’s Hospital, 15 Hospital Ave, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
Save the Date: Paediatrics GP Education Event – presented by Perth Children’s Hospital in partnership with WA Primary Health Alliance and HealthPathways WA
This is an opportunity to tour the new hospital and get the most up-to-date information on the latest research.
Education sessions include:
• Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis
• Management of Acute Asthma in Children, Demonstration of Devices and Causes of Persistent Cough
• Child Development Delay (including Autism, Cerebral Palsy and FASD) – Panel Discussion
• Assessment and Management of Burns
40 Category 1 QI&CPD points has been applied for through RACGP
30 PRDP points has been applied for through ACRRM

The Cutting Edge: Essential Surgical Skills Workshop
2018-11-02 | CTEC, The University of Western Australia, Entrance No. 2, Hackett Drive, CRAWLEY, WA, 6009, Australia
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.
This 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.
It is of particular relevance for rural GP Proceduralists and Nurse Practitioners and to those seeking to refresh procedural skills and to update knowledge.
WORKSHOP CONTENT
Presentation and practical sessions:
– Diathermy / Hyfrecator set up (demonstration)
– Instrumentation – choice, handling and safety
– Knot tying
– Sutures, suturing techniques and suture removal
– Traumatic wounds
– Planning the excision, including sebaceous cysts, mucuous membrane wounds and punch, incision and excision biopsies.
Workshop presentations:
– Consent procedure
– Understanding wound healing – revision session
– Haemostasis
– Local anaesthesia
– Complications
Training Grants:
The 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 about the grants contact:
Cheryl Shepley
RACGP National Rural Faculty
1800 636 764
rural.procedural.grants@racgp.org.au

Common patterns of knee ligament injuries and ACL reconstruction
2018-11-01 18:15 - 19:45 | AQWA Function Centre, Southside Drive, Hillarys, WA, 6023, Australia
Presented by Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Jens-Ulrich Buelow
Understanding the investigation and management of ligament injuries of the knee

Obstetrics @ Murdoch
2018-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 | St John of God – Murdoch, 100 Murdoch Dr, Murdoch WA 6150, WA, 6150, Australia
Obstetrics @ Murdoch
Education from 7.00pm sharp
Table top discussions with our Obstetricians
Topics will include:
• Casearean section rates in Private Hospitals
• Preconception carrier screening and prenatal screening for fetal abnormality
• Anti D guidelines and pregnancy
Speakers
• Dr Chris Gunnell
• Dr Jacques Pretorius
• Dr Chris Nichols
• Dr Zhuoming Chu

Balancing the scales with bariatric surgery
2018-10-31 18:30 - 21:00 | St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital Conference Centre, Thirlmere Road, Mt Lawley, Western Australia, 6050, Australia

Sunrise Session @ Murdoch – Obesity and its effect on Hip and Knee Replacements – Debunking the Myths
2018-10-30 07:00 - 08:00 | St John of God – Murdoch, 100 Murdoch Dr, Murdoch WA 6150, WA, 6150, Australia
You are invited to our inaugural Sunrise Session @ Murdoch
Topics:
1. Obesity and its effect on Hip & Knee Replacements – Debunking the Myths
2. Be an orthopaedic surgeon for the day – an interactive workshop using saw bones to perform knee or hip replacements (Optional)
Presenter:
Mr Gerald Lim – Murdoch Orthopaedic Clinic
(Gerald is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hips and knees)
Gourmet breakfast with tea and coffee will be included

Business of General Practice
2018-10-27 09:30 - 15:30 | Bendat Community Family Centre, 36 Dodd Street, Wembley, WA, Australia
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.
Hosted 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.
Participants will choose to attend one of three streams covering the following topics:
Business owners
•Using technology and data to measure business KPIs
•Managing data safety
•Unleash the power of your data.
Aspiring business owners
•Buying vs starting a practice
•Building a successful practice
•Business brainstorming panel.
GP contractors/employees
•Tax planning and reporting
•Wealth protection and growth
•More than just a GP – career options for GPs.
Guest speakers include:
•Bernadette Kelly, WAPHA
•Dr Jags Krishnan, Managing Director, Perth GP and 2018 RACGP WA Practice Owner of the Year
•Gae Nuttal, MDA National
•Mitchell Walmsley, Affluence Private
•Yves Schoof, Affluence Private
•Dr George Eskander, Director Medical Services, St John of God Mt Lawley
•Dr Lewis McKinnon, Owner and Principal GP, Skye Medical Armadale
•Dr Nathan Pinskier, RACGP Expert Committee — eHealth and Practice Services Chair.
For further information or to register, please contact wa.events@racgp.org.au

The Mount Hospital Cardiology Dinner: Evening with Experts
2018-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Matilda Bay Restaurant, 3 Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Join 6 experts for dinner at Matilda Bay Restaurant in Crawley to learn about the latest in anti-coagulation, pacemakers and devices, TAVI, coronary interventions/stenting, treatments in AF and heart failure.

One Size Doesn’t Fit All - Blue Water Grill
2018-10-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Bluewater Grill, 56 Duncraig Road, Applecross, WA, Australia

The Gynaecology Education Series, Session 5
2018-10-23 18:00 - 20:30 | St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Conference Centre, 25 McCourt Street, Subiaco, WA, 6008, Australia

Modern management of skin cancers
2018-10-22 18:30 - 21:20 | Posh Events and Functions, 218 Marine Terrace, Geraldton, WA, 6530, Australia
Dear Healthcare Professional,
Approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70 years old.1 Although surgery is the gold standard, issues arise for clinicians when surgery is not an option.
You are invited to attend a dermatology education meeting focusing
on immunotherapy and the use of modern radiation techniques.

Orthopaedics in General Practice: Round Table Discussion
2018-10-20 08:00 - 12:15 | St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Conference Centre, 25 McCourt Street, Subiaco, WA, 6008, Australia
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.
This is a unique opportunity for a highly interactive education event with leading orthopaedic specialists.

Practical skills in prescribing Medicinal Cannabis
2018-10-20 | The University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia

TADPole: Treating Alcohol and other Drugs in Primary Care
2018-10-20 | Bendat Community Family Centre, 36 Dodd Street, Wembley, WA, Australia

Cardiology @ Murdoch
2018-10-10 18:45 - 21:00 | St John of God – Murdoch, 100 Murdoch Dr, Murdoch WA 6150, WA, 6150, Australia
Please see flyer for event details.
In addition to the topics in the flyer, we are excited to announce the additonal topic:
“What is new in Heart Failure management?” presented by Dr Xiao-Fang Xu from GenesisCare.
This means the event will now start at 6.45pm (instead of the advertised 7pm).
Places are strictly limited. To register your interest please visit www.bit.ly/MU-GP2 at your earliest convenience.
For early registration at future events, please send your best contact email to gpeducation.murdoch@sjog.org.au. This will ensure you receive event details early.
