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When: Thursday 22 February 2024  |  What time: 7:15 PM-8:30 PM (AEDT)  |  Where: Online – join via your computer  |  Cost: Free Attend this webinar to enhance your ability to support people with chronic pain to participate in work that benefits their health and wellbeing.  The panel will discuss the case study of a person who is experiencing chronic pain navigating the workplace. Meet the Panel Dr Irina Hollington specialises in pain medicine with interests in chronic pelvic, abdominal and perianal pain conditions affecting women and men. Catherine Ketsimur is an Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Pain Physiotherapist with extensive musculoskeletal physiotherapy experience. Professor Michael Nicholas is a...

WA Rural Health Long Service Awards   Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Function  Friday 23 February 2024  I  4.30pm - 7.30pm  I  Fraser's Kings Park Cost: $60 per person (complimentary for long-service recipients and one guest) Dress: Cocktail Long Service Awards are presented to general practitioners and medical specialists who have served rural and regional Western Australia for over 20 years.  These awards recognise the extensive commitment to providing health services, often to many generations of the same family and their continued involvement in the community. Nominations are not required for this category. The recipients of Long Service Awards are identified through the Rural Health West...

A syphilis outbreak was identified in the Kimberley region in mid-2014 and is an ongoing concern across Western Australia, including metro Perth, today. Timely testing and treatment of sexual partners is critical to avoid complications and reduce the duration of infectiousness. Increasingly, digital technology is being utilised to facilitate syphilis contact tracing and partner notification; however, in Western Australia, there are several barriers to utilising digital technology for this purpose.   This session will provide a forum to discuss the complexities of the issue, including the considerations for antenatal care and vulnerable populations utilising these platforms. The panel will also discuss...

This session will provide an opportunity for prescribers to participate in case discussions, ask questions, seek advice, and network with other prescribers.  Click here to access the flyer Course Date & Time: Wednesday 6 March 2024 | 4.00pm – 5.00pm AWST Facilitators: Dr Samuel Elliott (Specialist General Practitioner, Riverside Medical Centre) and Dr Lane Hinchcliffe (Principal General Practitioner, Health Hub Family GP) will be presenting cases from their own clinical practice and answering participant questions. Target Audience: Newly accredited, rural and remote, and low case-load HIV s100 prescribers across Australia. Accreditation:  HIV s100 prescribers will receive 1 HIV CPD point for...

Overview: All chemotherapy side effects can lead to delays or cessation of treatment. Prompt management or prevention of side effects leads to improved patient outcomes. Chemotherapy side effects are influenced by factors such as the drug regimen, stage of disease, and a patient’s co-morbidities and psychosocial status. At this webinar, Dr Andrew Fantoni, Medical Oncologist will discuss strategies to support patients receiving chemotherapy including how to recognise and manage both acute and late side effects in general practice and how to determine when a specialised approach is required. He will also cover the decision-making process guiding the treating team in...

This Rural Health West CPD workshop is a one-day workshop in paediatric emergency scenarios and skills. It will give delegates real-life examples and the opportunity to manage sick or injured children in a safe environment. The workshop content includes: Hands-on simulation – practise common scenarios and structured care Short presentations by experienced paediatric emergency physicians Comprehensive handbook of lecture materials and practical skills ‘Resuscitation reminders’ card for your ID badge clip Eligibility: GP Obstetricians, ED doctors and nurses and GPs. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Length: One Day – 8.00am-5.00pm Cost: $350-$440 (incl GST) The cost of...