• General practice in a rapidly changing world – New treatments for Alzheimer’s disease are almost upon us | Online Webinar

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance Tuesday 26 September (5.30-6.30pm AWST) Join this upcoming webinar hosted by Dr Norman Swan, with Prof Leon Flicker, Prof Amy Brodtmann and Dr Simon Torvaldsen, as they discuss the latest advances in Alzheimer’s treatment. This webinar will explore what else is on the horizon, what other interventions should still be used, and how the focus on intervention has shifted to early dementia. Register now View the flyer here

  • Medications for Chronic Kidney Disease |

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Health professionals, do you know how to adjust kidney cleared medications for an individual with CKD to minimize potential adverse effects? Find out how by joining Kidney Health Australia and Senior Pharmacist, Carla Scuderi. Using a case study example of an individual with diabetes, this activity outlines the steps required to confirm a CKD diagnosis as well as guidance on what medicines slow the progression of CKD while reducing the risk of CVD. Practical tips on how to utilise the eGFR to adjust medication dosing will also be discussed. RACGP/ACRRM CPD EA hours - 1 (pending approval) Enquiries: primary.care@kidney.org.au Make...

  • Asthma and Pregnancy – The importance of breathing for two | Online Webinar

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on Asthma and Pregnancy presented by Asthma WA Clinical Nurse Specialist Kate Hipwell. Register for our webinar to learn more: Management of asthma pre, during and post pregnancy Identify goals and steps to effectively manage asthma in pregnancy Understand the maternal and perinatal risks associated with asthma during pregnancy Presenter: Kate Hipwell, Asthma WA, Clinical Nurse Specialist Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with dial-in details.   Register HERE

  • The Role of Radiotherapy | Webinar

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Radiotherapy, also known as radiation therapy, uses energy to damage and kill cancer cells. It’s used in the early stages of cancer treatment or after it has started to spread. It can also be used to help relieve pain and discomfort from cancer that has spread. This webinar will be presented by Dr Jeremy de Leon, Radiation Oncologist at GenesisCare St Vincent's Sydney. Jeremy will explain radiotherapy and its role in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. He will cover topics such as: What is radiotherapy? • Various ways to deliver radiation treatment • Patient journey through radiotherapy Role of radiotherapy...

  • Practice skills to promote infant and parent mental health in the first twelve months of life | Online webinar

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Register now to attend this upcoming professional development webinar on Tuesday 15 August 2023 at 7:15 pm AEST. Attend this webinar to learn assessment strategies that are responsive to a family's psychosocial context and the evolving parent-child relationship. Panellists will discuss: • How to engage reflectively with parents to notice, describe and respond to their infants and toddlers’ communication cues, emotional experiences, and caregiving needs. • How integrating interdisciplinary perspectives within assessment practices can support the parent-child relationship. Webinar Details Date: Tuesday 15 August 2023 Start time: 5.15pm Duration: 75 minutes Question? Email us or call the help desk on...