GPHQ

Chronic Disease MBS Care Planning Event - Fremantle
2017-03-29 05:30 - 07:45 (Australia/Perth) | Wesley Central, Corner of Market and Cantonment Street, Fremantle, WA, 6160, Australia

Perth Diabetes Care- Diabetes Technology in 2017
2017-03-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Pharmaceutical Society of WA, 21 Hamilton St, Subiaco, WA, 6008, Australia
This Health Care Professional event will take you through the process of understanding the current diabetes technology available in Australia- Pumps, Flash Sensors and Continuous Glucose Monitors.
Come join Perth Diabetes Care, as they take you through this all important topic, with the added bonuses of a hands on workshop plus having your questions answered by three of the leading diabetes technology companies.
Light refreshments and beverages will be served.

Perth Diabetes Care- Diabetes Technology in 2017
2017-03-27 17:30 - 20:00 | University of Notre Dame, Tannock Hall of Education, Cnr of Croke St and Cliff St, Fremantle, WA, 6160, Australia

Annual Updates in GP Cardiology
2017-03-21 18:30 - 21:00 | St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Conference Centre, 25 McCourt Street, Subiaco, WA, 6008, Australia
Dr Johan Janssen
“Changing Diets, Saving Lives”: Advising and answering patients questions on diets, alcohol, salt and supplements.”
Dr Tim Gattorna
“10 tips For Better Management of Arrhythmias in General Practice”: Practical tips on diagnosis, investigation, medication, anticoagulation, and whom to refer.”
Dr Chris Finn
“Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (Diastolic heart failure)”: What is it? How do you diagnose it? How can you treat it?”
Dr Stephen Gordon
“General Update in General Practice Cardiology 2017”: A review of all that’s new and important for GP’s from the cardiology literature in the past year.”

SPREAD the CURE Wipe Hepatitis C off the map!
2017-03-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Acqua Viva, Jojo's Jetty, Broadway (river end), Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia

LDL MANAGEMENT IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: WHO TO FOCUS ON? WIDENING HORIZONS IN T2DM
2017-03-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Akoya suite breakwater, Hilary's boat harbour, Hillarys, WA, 6025, Australia
LDL MANAGEMENT IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: WHO TO FOCUS ON?
A / Prof Michael Nguyen
Consultant Cardiologist, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Department of Cardiology.
WIDENING HORIZONS IN T2DM
Looking beyond insulin intensification
Dr Ricky Arenson
Consultant Endocrinologist and Geriatrician at Royal Perth Hospital

Paediatric Surgery
2017-03-15 18:30 - 21:00 | St John of God – Murdoch, 100 Murdoch Dr, Murdoch WA 6150, WA, 6150, Australia
Speakers:
Dr Jill Orford – Consultant Paediatric Surgeon
Mr Naeem Samnakay – Consultant Paediatric Surgeon
Dr Ajay Sharma – Paediatric Gastroenterologist
Mr Parshotam Gera – General Paediatric Surgeon
Mr Paul Bumbak – Paediatric Otolaryngologist
Mr Paul Yuen – Otolaryngologist
Mr George Sim – Paediatric Otolaryngologist
Dr Jennifer Ha – Paediatric Otolaryngologist
Topics:
• Hernia repair
• Hypospadias repair
• Paediatric endoscopy & colonoscopy
• General paediatric day surgery
• Nasal obstruction
• Paediatric hearing loss
• Obstructive sleep disorders
• Paediatric neck masses

Fertility & Breast Cancer Management – the latest data
2017-03-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Genesis CancerCare, Level 3, 51 Shenton Avenue, Joondalup, WA, 6027, Australia
In two hours, this educational meeting will cover fertility issues in cancer patients and provide an overview of the latest update in breast cancer – from diagnosis to treatment, including a live ‘mock’ demonstration in a radiation bunker. The Cancer Council and Breast Cancer Care WA will also be in attendance to answer any questions and provide patient information. This meeting is supported by the College of Radiologists Faculty of Radiation Oncology and attracts CPD points.

THROMBO 360 CASES AND CONUNDRUMS IN ANTICOAGULATION
2017-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Old Brewery, 173 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA, Australia
AGENDA – COMPRISING 2 HOURS OF EDUCATIONAL CONTENT
MODULE 1: Eliquis in the management of NVAF and VTE
MODULE 2: AF Screening to Reduce Stroke Risk
MODULE 3: Common Challenges of Anticoagulation Management

Diabetes Update
2017-03-14 05:30 - 07:30 | Black Swan Health, Sanori House, Suite 3, 126 Grand Boulevard, Joondalup, WA, 6027, Australia

Making Headway - a Mental Health Active Learning Module
2017-03-11 | Australian Institute of Management WA, 76 Birkdale Street, Floreat, WA, 6014, Australia
Making Headway is an Active Learning Module in mental health. The case-based workshops include post-traumatic stress disorder, intractable depression and anxiety, a panel on medications, panic and anxiety disorder, dialectical behavioural therapy in general practice and GP mental health.

ASHM HIV s100 Prescriber Course
2017-03-11 - 2017-03-12 | Grace Vaughan House, 227 Stubbs Terrace, Shenton Park, WA, 6008, Australia

Endobronchial Valve treatment for COPD
2017-03-09 06:30 | Villa De Este, Outram street, West Perth, WA, Australia

Ophthalmology
2017-03-01 18:30 | Seashells Mandurah, 16 Dolphin Drive, Mandurah, Western Australia, 6210, Australia
Speaker
Jason Lim – Ophthalmologist
Murdoch Ophthalmology Eye Specialists
Topics:
1. Different investigative modalities (particularly for AMD and diabetic retinopathy patients) that a patient may undergo in an ophthalmology visit
2. An update on the management of glaucoma
3. An update on the surgical management of cataracts
Please submit any ophthalmological patient questions or cases to gpeducation.murdoch@sjog.org.au

SPREAD the CURE! Wipe Hepititis C of the Map!
2017-02-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Bluewater Grill, 56 Duncraig Road, Applecross, WA, Australia
Learning objectives:
Understanding benefits of highly effective new treatments for your Hep C patients.
Understand rationale of treat-to-prevent strategy for hepatitis C.
Define GP’s central role in screening, diagnosis and treatment of Hep C
Presented by- Assoc Prof. Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist Dr Leon Adams
General Practitioner Dr Wendy Lawrance

State-of-the-art advances in investigating and managing lung disease
2017-02-28 18:30 - 20:00 | St John of God – Murdoch, 100 Murdoch Dr, Murdoch WA 6150, WA, 6150, Australia
Speaker – Dr Matt Salamonsen, Interventional Pulmonologist
Topics:
Abnormal chest CT interpretation and management:
• lung cancer
• mediastinal lymphadenopathy
• lung nodules
Novel treatments for advanced emphysema:
• lung volume reduction using endobronchial valves
• who is the ideal patient?

Updates in Orthopaedics: Knees & Shoulders
2017-02-28 18:00 - 20:30 | St John of God Midland Public & Private Hospitals, Level 1, Conference Centre, 1 Clayton Street, Midland, WA, 6056, Australia

Cardiology case study workshop
2017-02-23 18:30 - 21:00 | The University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
CHAIR: Dr Geoffrey Lane, Cardiologist, WA Cardiology

CASE STUDY # 1: “The Difficult Dyslipidemic”
Presenter: Dr Chris Judkins, Interventional Cardiologist, WA Cardiology
CASE STUDY # 2: “ What ……. Is going on with this ECG?”
Presenter: Dr Andrew Liu, Electrophysiology Cardiologist, WA Cardiology
CASE STUDY # 3: “MI, Stents and AF”
Presenter: Dr John Tan, Interventional Cardiologist, WA Cardiology
CASE STUDY # 4: “New Cardiac Advances and their Significance for Patients”
Presenter: Dr Edmund Lee, Interventional Cardiologist, WA Cardiology

Gastroenterology – An Update
2017-02-22 18:30 - 21:00 | St John of God – Murdoch, 100 Murdoch Dr, Murdoch WA 6150, WA, 6150, Australia
Speakers:
• Andre Chong – Gastroenterologist
• Richard Sallie – Gastroenterologist
• Callum Pearce – Gastroenterologist
• Anja Landowski – Gastroenterologist
Topics:
• Management of Helicobacter resistant to treatment
• New therapies for Hepatitis C
• Latest thinking on IBS, investigations & treatment
• Coeliac disease: management + complications

General Practice update - Cardiac Imaging
2017-02-20 06:00 - 09:00 | The Swingview Room Wembley Golf Course, 200 The Boulevard, Wembley Downs, WA, 6019, Australia

Anxiety and Stress Disorders – Psychiatry Masterclass
2017-02-17 06:00 - 2017-02-18 05:30 | The University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Entrance #1, Hackett, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
A significant educational event featuring Keynote Speaker Professor David Nutt from Imperial College London. The Master Class is open to psychiatrists or to GPs and registrars with an interest in mental health. Please email HiltonL@ramsayhealth.com.au for program details. Registration fee $250 for specialists, $125 for GPs and registrars.

Hepatitis C New Treatments Course for Primary Care Providers
2017-02-11 10:00 | Quality Inn Railway Motel & Function Centre, 51 Forrest Street, KALGOORLIE, WA, 6430, Australia

Scaphoid Fractures and What’s Hot and New for Wrists
2017-02-03 18:00 - 20:15 | The University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Entrance #1, Hackett, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
UWA: Want to know the latest techniques in surgery and hand therapy for scaphoid fractures and wrists, whilst earning 4 self referral category 2 points? Attend one of our interactive Educational Seminars; 27 January at HULC Bunbury, 3 February University Club of WA. Bring along your tricky or interesting upper limb case studies for discussion. For more details www.hulc.com.au RSVP essential

Happy New Triennium!
2017-01-01
Keep an eye on the GPHQ Calendar for CPD events near you in 2017.

Happy Christmas
2016-12-25 - 2016-12-27
GPHQ wishes all our members a happy Christmas, and all the best for 2017.

LDL Management in Clinical Practice: Who to Focus On?
2016-12-05 18:30 - 21:00 | The Sebel, 1 Marco Polo Drive, Mandurah, WA, Australia
A case based discussion on high CV risk patient groups. Presented by Cardiologist Dr Pradyot Saklani.

The Latest Treatments for Chronic Tendinopathy
2016-12-04 14:00 - 19:00 | Pullman Resort Bunker Bay, Margaret River, WA, Australia
HOW THESE NEW TREATMENT THERAPIES IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES FOR WORKPLACE INJURIES AND OTHER DEBILITATING TENDINOPATHIES

Certificate in Advanced Dermatoscopy and Histopathology
2016-12-03 - 2016-12-04 | Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Third Floor 61-101 Phillip Street, New South Wales, 2095, Australia
Extend the knowledge and skill required to manage the majority of all skin cancer cases by understanding the application and conceptual links between dermatoscopy and histopathology. The program includes theory and case discussions on:
– Evidence-based application of dermatoscopy
– Pigmented and non-pigmented structures
– Dermoscopic analysis of vascular patterns
– Dermatoscopy of melanocytic lesions
– Dermatoscopy for Bases Cell Carcinoma
– Management of Keratinocytic lesions
The course qualifies for the Rural Procedural Grant and the HealthCert GP Registrars Scholarship ($500 off). Upon completion of the course, participants will receive The University of Queensland School of Medicine Award.
Full price: $3,195 | Early Bird: $2,995 | Deferred payment: $845 monthly x 4

Certificate in Primary Care Skin Cancer Therapeutics
2016-12-03 - 2016-12-04 | Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Third Floor 61-101 Phillip Street, New South Wales, 2095, Australia
This practical certificate course will consolidate essential skills with more advanced dermatoscopy, broaden your therapeutic options and practise various surgical techniques which will prepare you for almost any lesion needing elliptical excision. The program includes theory and practical sessions on:
– Curette and Cautery
– Diathermy
– Choas and Clues dermatoscopy
– Perfecting the ellipse
– Halo grafting
– Local anaesthetics
The course qualifies for the Rural Procedural Grant and the HealthCert GP Registrars Scholarship ($500 off). Upon completion of the course, participants will receive The University of Queensland School of Medicine Award.
Full price: $3,195 | Early Bird: $2,995 | Deferred payment: $845 monthly x 4

Certificate in Primary Care Skin Cancer Surgery
2016-12-03 - 2016-12-04 | Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Third Floor 61-101 Phillip Street, New South Wales, 2095, Australia
Through this practical course, you will acquire advanced skin cancer surgery skills for more complex skin cancer cases, including flaps and grafts, in a highly practical program, held in a small group setting. The program includes theory and practical sessions on:
– Elliptical excisions
– Rotation flaps
– Advancement flaps
– Full thickness grafts
– Dog ear repairs
– Advanced suturing
The course qualifies for the Rural Procedural Grant and the HealthCert GP Registrars Scholarship ($500 off). Upon completion of the course, participants will receive The University of Queensland School of Medicine Award.
Full price: $3,195 | Early Bird: $2,995 | Deferred payment: $845 monthly x 4
