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EVOLVING ANTICOAGULATION IN PRIMARY CARE
2018-09-12 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Perth) | The Agonis, 2232 Albany Highway, Gosnells, WA, Australia
Dr Amit Shah, Updates in Heart Failure
Dr Barry McKeown, Cardiology Hot Hits
Contact to Register:
Graeme Hillman 0412 293 937
April Byrne 0477 753 613

Prostate Cancer Masterclass Series Event 3
2018-09-12 18:00 - 21:00 | University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Drive, Entrance 1, Carpark 3, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
You are invited to the third event in this prostate masterclass series which focuses the management of locally advanced prostate cancer, as well as screening, prostate MRI, and support services for men diagnosed with this disease.
For the full program, more information and to register, visit the eventbrite link shown below.

ALERT Course
2018-09-12 08:30 - 2018-09-13 16:40 | MERCURE PERTH, 10 Irwin Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
This innovative course is designed to provide clinicians with essential skills relating to the assessment and management of patients who are experiencing life-threatening emergencies.
Fee for attendance at the 2 day ALERT Course is $595 for doctors.
Single day registrations are also accepted for $395 for doctors.
This course has received accreditation from the RACGP for 40 Category 1 points in the 2017-2019 triennium

The Gynaecology Education Series
2018-09-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2018-08-16 06:00 - 08:30 | St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Conference Centre, 25 McCourt Street, Subiaco, WA, 6008, Australia

Men’s Health @ Murdoch ALM (40 CAT 1 CPD points)
2018-09-08 08:00 - 16:00 | St John of God – Murdoch, 100 Murdoch Dr, Murdoch WA 6150, WA, 6150, Australia
A selection on men’s health topics presented in a mix of formats, including small group learning, case studies and panel discussions.
Topics will include (but not limited to):
Prostate Cancer
Sexual Health
Sleep related issues
Androgen replacement
Bowel disorders
Thyroid surgery
Common sporting injuries
Mental health
Diabetes and Obesity
Presenters include (but not limited to):
Mr Ken Thong – Endocrinologist
Dr Sina Keihani – Respiratory Medicine
Mr Rafeeq Sammie – Cardiologist
Mr Arvind Vasudevan – Urologist
Mr Abraham Jacob – Colorectal Surgeon & General Surgeon
Dr David Millar – Sexual Health Physician
Dr Hemant Kulkarni – Nephrologist
Dr Chady Sader – ENT
Mr Tim Barnwell – Senior physiotherapist

EMHS GP Update: Pain, Perioperative and Referral Pressure Points
2018-09-08 08:00 | Royal Perth Hospital, Wellington Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
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.
The 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.
Program topics:
Working together to ensure our patients are fit for surgery- Anaesthetics and Haematology
Doc, it hurts when I move! – Orthopaedic workshops including examination techniques, diagnostics and optimising non-surgical treatment.
Taking the pain out of pain management.
Referral pressure points- workshops on Urology and Plastics.
GPs, Hospital clinicians and WA Primary Health Alliance – panel discussion on how can we work better together to improve care for our patients.
Speakers include:
Liz Macleod | Chief Executive, East Metropolitan Health Service
Dr Lesley Bennett | A/Executive Director, Royal Perth Bentley Group
Dr Toby Nichols | Anaesthetist, RPH
Dr Michael Leahy | HoD Haematology, RPH
Mr Dan Meyerkort | Orthopaedic Surgeon, RPH
Mr Peter Woodland | Spinal Surgeon, RPH
Dr Lay Kho | Neurologist, RPH & SJOG Midland
Dr Alireza Feizerfan | Anaesthetist and Pain Specialist, RPH
Simone Levy | Senior Physiotherapist, Turning Pain into Gain, Black Swan Health
Dr Irene Dolan | GP and Clinical Editor, HealthPathways
Dr Aleksandra Vujovich | Urologist, SJOG Midland
Learning outcomes:
1. Summarise the management of and referral options for chronic pain.
2. Describe the General Practitioner’s role in helping to ensure that patients with chronic conditions, anaemia or low ferritin are fit for surgery.
3. Outline the assessment and management of common orthopaedic problems seen in General Practice.
4. Summarise the investigation of haematuria and incontinence, when to refer and to whom.
5. Discuss the benefits of HealthPathways guidelines for assessing, managing and referring patients.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
Registrations are essential.

Thursday Think Tank- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – a GP Overview
2018-09-06 18:15 - 19:30 | The University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – a GP Overview
Presenters – Dr Stuart McCormack, Psychiatrist and Cathryn Prendergast, Clinical Psychologist

A complete orthopaedic update for GENERAL PRACTICE: symptoms, diagnosis and management
2018-09-01 08:00 - 15:20 | Bethesda Hospital, 25 Queenslea Drive, Claremont, Western Australia, 6010, Australia
Program
8.00am – 8.30am Registration – Tea & Coffee
8.30am – 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
10.20am – 10.40am Morning Tea
10.40am – 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
12.30pm – 1.00pm Buffet Lunch, served in Bethesda Cafe
1.00pm – 3.20pm Simulated Patient Examinations Small group sessions with each individual surgeon

For all event enquiries please call Chloe Paterson or Jo Braga on (08) 9340 6396

Thursday Think Tank – Orthopaedic Innovations and Controversies
2018-08-30 18:15 - 19:45 | The University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Orthopaedic Innovations and Controversies
Presenter: Mr Ben Jeffcote, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Assessment and Management of Pain across the Spectrum of Severity
2018-08-28 18:30 - 21:15 | Bluewater Grill, 56 Duncraig Road, Applecross, WA, Australia
See attached flyer

Orthopaedics Patient Centred Management- A Team Approach
2018-08-25 | Fraser Suites, 10 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, WA, 6004, Australia

BELSOMRA and CBTi - alternatives to GABA interventions in insomnia management
2018-08-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Italians Restaurant, 165 Walter Rd W, Dianella, WA, 6059, Australia

Otitis Media Management Program
2018-08-22 | Broome Hospital, Robinson Street, Broome, WA, 6725, Australia

Allergic Rhinitus: Patient Care Beyond Symptomatics
2018-08-21 18:45 - 20:30 | MUST Winebar, 519 Beaufort St, Highgate, WA, Australia

Research Week GP Education: Pain & Palliative Care
2018-08-21 18:30 - 21:00 | St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Conference Centre, 25 McCourt Street, Subiaco, WA, 6008, Australia
As part of research week at St John of God Subiaco Hospital, this GP CPD Education session gives GPs an insight into some current research projects relevant to general practice and their patients. “Pain and Palliative Care Medicine” looks into innovative research and developments in two very common areas of general practice.
Palliative Care Physician Dr Derek Eng will provide GPs with the research and evidence behind “advance care planning” and how this has helped to change the management of patients towards their end of life in WA hospitals.
The prevalence of migraine is over 10% of the population. Headache Australia reports that nearly all migraine sufferers experience reductions in social activities and work capacity. Renowned Pain Specialist Professor Eric Visser will update GPs on use of antioxidants in the management of migraines, providing GPs further options for helping their patients in this common condition.
Jill Kelly is a Nurse Practitioner in Pain Medicine, overseeing the Acute Pain Service at SJG Subiaco Hospital. She works closely with Professor Eric Visser in many research projects and is currently the lead investigator in a study investigating the post-discharge patient experience of 300 surgical day cases from a pain perspective. Jill will discuss with GPs how research is changing the use of opioids in patients discharged from a surgical ward.

Foot Health Assessment Program
2018-08-21 | Broome Hospital, Robinson Street, Broome, WA, 6725, Australia
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.

Perth Women’s and Children’s Health Update 2018
2018-08-18 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Rd, WA, 6000, Australia
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.
Our 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.
The Healthed Team

Complex Medicine in RURAL Practice
2018-08-11 09:30 | The Rose Hotel, 27 Wellington Street, Bunbury, WA, 6230, Australia

EDUC - 18: WA Indian Doctors Annual Scientific Meeting & Conference
2018-08-11 | The Westin, 480 Hay St, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
A valuable CPD event for GP’s, Specialists, Junior Doctors and Medical Students. Great line-up of reputed speakers, educational sessions and interactive workshops over delicious food and drink.
WA Indian Docs are offering a special offer to GPHQ members until Tuesday 7 Aug, for complimentary registration using the DISCOUNT2018 coupon code. (Standard price $75)
Ticket Link: https://conference.indiandoctorswa.org.au/#tickets or Click here

GP CPD Series - Familial Cancers
2018-08-07 18:30 - 21:00 | St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Conference Centre, 25 McCourt Street, Subiaco, WA, 6008, Australia

Cardiac Emergencies – Good CPR vs Bad CPR
2018-08-07 18:00 - 21:00 | St John of God – Murdoch, 100 Murdoch Dr, Murdoch WA 6150, WA, 6150, Australia
A hands on education session on acute chest pain, ECG, myocardial infarction and cardiac arrest.
** This education session is NOT a CPR training or refresher course**
Presenters:
Prof Steve Dunjey – Professor of Emergency Medicine, St John of God Murdoch Hospital
Dr Julie Dockerty – Emergency Physician and Co-Director of Emergency Training, St John of God Murdoch Hospital
ONLY 10 PLACES LEFT, so please register at your earliest convenience
See flyer for event details.

Functional Urology GP Education Afternoon
2018-08-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Acqua Viva on the Swan, Broadway, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
Functional GP Education afternoon featuring Female Urology and Surgical Andrology followed by a panel session with GPs on any topic Urological

TADPole: Treating Alcohol and other Drugs in Primary Care (Albany)
2018-08-04 08:30 - 17:00 | Dog Rock Convention Centre, 303 Middleton Road, Abany, WA, 6330, Australia
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.
An 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.
Activity 1: Challenging attitudes and common issues encountered in general practice
Activity 2: Enhanced understanding of specific drugs and comorbid conditions.
Activity 3: Motivational interviewing and brief intervention
Speakers
Professor Moira Sim, GP and Addiction Medicine Specialist
Dr Eric Khong, GP
Dr Jim Leighton
QI&CPD Activity 103459: Allocated 40 Category 1 (Active Learning Module) points in the QI&CPD Program for the 2017-19 triennium.
Event Details:
Venue:
Dog Rock Convention Centre
303 Middleton Road, Albany WA 6330
8:30 am Registration
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Lunch, Morning, and Afternoon tea provided
Please direct any questions to:
sirch@ecu.edu.au
About TADPole: www.ecu.edu.au/tadpole
This activity has been made possible through funding provided by the Australian Government under the PHN Program.

The Cutting Edge: Proceduralist Obstetrics & Gynaecological Skills Workshop
2018-08-03 | CTEC, The University of Western Australia, Entrance No. 2, Hackett Drive, CRAWLEY, WA, 6009, Australia
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.
It will also feature debates, discussions and presentations on current gynaecological topics and devices.
Workshop 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.
WORKSHOP CONTENT
Presentation and Animal Tissue
Practical Sessions:
– Electrodiathermy, surgical safety
– Rectal repair
– Enterotomy and cystotomy repair
– Perineal repair
– Bartholin cyst
Presentation and Practical Sessions:
– Pelvic anatomy
– Knot tying
– Ectopic pregnancy
– Hysteroscopy
– Endometrial biopsy
– Post-partum haemorrhage
– Practical issues for caesarean sections
– Fetal pillow and B Lynch suture
– Forceps and Vacuum Deliveries
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 contact:
Cheryl Shepley
RACGP National Rural Faculty
1800 636 764
rural.procedural.grants@racgp.org.au

Updates in General Surgery
2018-08-02 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 covers the latest information in neonatal surgical conditions and dilemmas, bariatric surgery to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the obese patient, giant hiatus hernias and the workup of incidental liver and pancreatic lesions.

Positive Engagement with Patients in Pain (Northam WA)
2018-08-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Northam Bowling Club, 44 Robinson Street, NORTHAM, Western Australia, 6401, Australia
This activity aims to provide an update on interdisciplinary pain management, highlighting
– the importance of clinical engagement in patient care;
– the creation of a therapeutic space to enable sound ethical discourse to occur between clinician and patient; and
– the benefits of inter-professional involvement.

Clinical cases and conversations | Is there a doctor on board?
2018-08-02 06:00 - 08:00 | RACGP WA, 34 Harrogate Street, WEST LEEDERVILLE, WA, 6007, Australia
Dr Mariam Bahemia explores the topic ‘Is there a doctor on board?’ What are the roles and responsibilities of a doctor when called upon during an inflight medical emergency? Share your thoughts and experiences. We welcome RACGP members to join us for an erudite discussion.

The Cutting Edge: Advanced Skin Procedures Workshop
2018-07-27 | CTEC, The University of Western Australia, Entrance No. 2, Hackett Drive, CRAWLEY, WA, 6009, Australia

Orthopaedics @ Murdoch Event 2
2018-07-26 18:00 - 21:00 | St John of God – Murdoch, 100 Murdoch Dr, Murdoch WA 6150, WA, 6150, Australia
Topics include:
• Orthobiologics in treating osteoarthritis
• Recognising common non arthritic causes of hip pain
• Common sporting injuries of the knee ligament
• Hip examination
• Management of shoulder instability
• What GP’s need to know about the management of hip pain in the 50 year old patient
• Shoulder pain – an anatomical approach
• Causes of elbow pain – elbow arthritis, tendonitis, instability
Speakers:
Mr Omar Khorshid
Dr Peter D’Alessandro
Mr Matthew Scaddan
Dr Paul Khoo
Mr Brendan Ricciardo
Mr Tom Bucher
Mr Sat Gohil
Mr Ben Witte
Mr Li-On Lam
Mr Dermot Collopy
Mr Sani Erak
Ass Prof Gerard Hardisty
Mr Alex O’Bierne
