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1/7 of your patients over the age of 50 years and 1/3 over the age of 75 will have signs of Age Related Macular degeneration (AMD).
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Understand and know how to address iodine deficiency requirements, particularly in the infant and childhood development.
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This session will help you select the right drug for patients who have alcohol dependance and discuss how to achieve an optimal outcome from their use.
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The session will deal with which medications need to be monitored, what are the factors that influence dependence and what methods can be used to assist vulnerable patients reduce or quit smoking.
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This session will greatly assist the GP in providing consistent care to patients who are dependent on prescription can be extraordinarily difficult to manage.
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Regular hCG and medical methods of management have revolutionised treatment for bleeding in early pregnancy.
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Learn about the recent advances in assessment of sperm biology that are starting to translate into improved clinical treatment options.
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The pathophysiology of PCOS is becoming clearer and new Australian guidelines have been developed which will provide a very effective basis for evidence based treatment for women of all ages.
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Many foods are proposed as superfoods, yet there is no definition of a superfood. Learn about what is a superfood and if there really is an ideal diet.
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The science behind both non-allergic and allergic rhinitis is presented and will allow the participant to understand the rationale behind some of the rhinitis therapies.
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This workshop will discuss ear trauma, foreign bodies, the blocked ear, otitis media and the management of the person with dizziness/tinnitus.
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A complete guide to history, hands-on endoscopic assessment, radiology and diagnostic/management guide to infective and inflammatory sino-nasal pathology.
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Simple algorithms for managing thyroid disorders and the assessment of neck lumps and dysphonia at general practice presentation.
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During this practical session participants will have the opportunity to apply the treatment algorithms that were explained in the Theory Seminar session (S3A) and have been developed to manage the emergency.
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Dealing with Depression is a highly interactive program that aims to provide general practitioners with a practical framework for diagnosing and managing depression.
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This workshop is designed specifically for general practitioner self-development, aiming to teach general practitioners mindfulness skills to better manage stress in their daily lives both personally and professionally.
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A brief look at the principles of suturing and wound repair with an interactive practical session using pigs trotters which will include all the basic suturing stitches.
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An interactive practical session using pigs' trotters. Includes optimising wound repair, producing an ellipse, removal of dog ears, large and deep wound repair and an introduction to flaps.
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This workshop shows the different types of flaps on wounds (both “pivotal” and “advancement”), with ample opportunity to practice the most common types using pigs’ trotters.
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This case takes a closer look at stepping up pain management therapy in the severe chronic non-cancer pain patient, exploring alternative options using a multidisciplinary treatment approach.
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This case focuses on the proper pain assessment and history taking of patients suffering from mixed pain states.
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The workshop will assist participants to navigate decision support tools and learn about online training available for general practice related to COPD.
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In this workshop, we will discuss procedures that can be performed in the radiology private practice, as well as touch on the more complex procedures performed in the hospital setting.
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The completion of this divisional case scenario discussion, participating general practitioners will be able to detect various factors of acute low back pain.
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At the completion of this divisional case scenario discussion, participating general practitioners will understand Dyslipidaemia, CVD Risk through case scenarios.
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At the completion of this divisional case scenario discussion, participating general practitioners will be able to understand antibiotic resistance and respiratory tract infections.
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This workshop will provide an overview of the options available for intrauterine contraception in Australia, including the indications and possible barriers to their use.
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This workshop will look at the different types of oral contraceptives available in Australia, focusing on additional benefits beyond contraception.
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GPs will gain insights that will help them customise their selection of a second line therapy based on the individual characteristics of each of their T2DM patients.
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This session aims to discuss several commonly encountered “complex” patient scenarios and provide guidance to GPs on how they could best manage People with Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM).
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In this presentation the different types of hearing loss will be addressed; their effects on different people and the processes of assessing hearing loss.
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The Improvement Foundation specialises in primary healthcare continuous quality improvement. Offering limited places, this interactive workshop will show practices how to use data to improve and maintain care over time.
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This workshop will discuss various techniques for effective dermoscopy in the general practice environment including the use of hand held dermatoscopes and imaging systems.
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This workshop will discuss various techniques for effective dermoscopy in the general practice environment including the use of hand held dermatoscopes and imaging systems.
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In this workshop we review current acne protocol options for treating all grades of acne - An introduction into treatment advancements using pneumatic energy and intense pulsed light.
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Along with prolonged sun exposure and other accompanying factors the current treatment options for pigmentation will be reviewed.
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This workshop is presented as an interactive introduction into radio frequency as a preference to treat cutaneous vascular lesions.
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Convert to BP and take advantage of the latest software and hardware technologies. Learn how easy it is to convert to Best Practice Software from your current software program without losing any time or data.
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Save time and money by fully utilising the inbuilt software features to streamline reviews, generate reminders and ensure patient follow up.
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Learn the shortcuts most users don’t know for this software, increase efficiency and implement Best Practice workflows.
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This session will take an in-depth look into how Best Practice is staying up-to-date with E-Health, plus many more new features BP has to offer.
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This workshop will look at the facts and myths surrounding donor sperm and how these are affecting Australian population.
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This workshop delves into the many potential causes of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) and the associated medical therapies that can provide relief to patients.
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In this one hour session learn how to manage the team during CPR. The workshop will discuss and demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council...
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This popular workshop will focus on the various assessment methods and taping procedures that the GP can do in the surgery for the shoulder.
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This popular workshop will focus on the various assessment methods and taping procedures for the knee including Patello-femoral, Collateral ligament injuries, Osgood-schlatters & tendinopathies.
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This workshop will focus on the various assessment methods and taping procedures that the GP can do in the surgery for the foot and ankle. This includes Lateral ankle sprains and plantar fascitis.
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A review of common fractures of the upper limb and their management in general practice setting. Including a guide on what to look for and when to refer to a specialist.
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A review of common fractures of the lower limb and their management in general practice setting. Including a guide on what to look for and when to refer to a specialist.
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This interactive workshop will cover examination, diagnosis especially Rotator cuff, instability, arthritis, A-C joints. Management will also include injection techniques and the latest surgical interventions.
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This practical workshop will include evaluation of soft tissue injuries. It will also cover injection techniques for some of these conditions in and around the knee for both cortisone steroid and viscosupplementation.
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This workshop will cover the basic goals of acute fracture management. It will coach you through applications of traditional plaster as well as modern fibreglass splints for the most commonly fractured bones.
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This workshop will cover the application of full circumferential casts post reduction of acute fracture.It will identify potential adverse reactions in full casting, what to advise your patients on monitoring their injury and how to care for...
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This session will cover a wide range of ocular conditions using case presentations, which have been carefully chosen to include the common and dangerous ophthalmic presentations to a general practitioner.
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This is an interactive session highlighting the 5 key symptoms of retinal disease encountered in general practice and guidelines will be provided regarding the need and urgency of referral in common clinical scenarios.
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This session will outline the NSW Health emergency management arrangements within NSW and how NSW Health works with other agencies to provide a coordinated response to a health emergency.
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This session will outline the accepted pre-hospital triage process in the event of a major incident or mass casualty situation.
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This workshop will address Hazardous materials and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) incidents that may occur in both urban and rural areas.
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This workshop will discuss important changes to CKD management that are occurring in 2012 and how they will significantly change the way CKD is detected and managed in General practice.
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This workshop investigates the relationship between kidney disease and diabetes and the significant changes in management that are required in individuals who have both conditions.
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This interactive workshop will look at various case presentations and also will empower general practitioners to manage carrier screening for Cystic Fibrosis.
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This workshop will examine the role of new renal tests like Cystatin-C in the assessment of renal disease and a discussion of how to interpret renal and urine chemistry.
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This interactive workshop will focus on various case based ECGs that require intervention at the general practice level.
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This workshop will look at the importance of omega-3 fatty acids to improve the Mitochondrial function in relation to obesity and associated chronic diseases.
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This workshop will look at the processes of ageing, particularly in men and how they affect affect every aspect of human life from the ability to play games to digesting food and so forth.
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This workshop will discuss what inflammation exactly is and what lifestyle factors are required for the repairing process to take place.
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This workshop will discuss early identification of renal risk and CKD in T2D through implementing systematic screening, which can significantly improve patient’s outcomes of T2D.
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This interactive case presentation will allow you to explore the barriers to effective glycaemic control, including, co-morbidities, side effects, treatment modalities.
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This session aims to review evidence and highlight strategies that can be used by GPs to implement good early control of T2DM in their practice.