Updates in Prostate and Lung Screening Information Session Speakers: Dr Paul Crow, Urological Surgeon SJOGBH and Prof. Fraser Brims - Respiratory Physician Date: 27 April 2023 Time: 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Venue: Quality Hotel Lighthouse, Carey St Bunbury Registrations are essential by following this link.  

GP Education Series: Vascular South West general practitioners are invited to an educational evening with Clinical Associate Professor Dr Carsten Ritter, Specialist Vascular Surgeon. With over 20 years’ experience, he manages all aspects of vascular disease, including venous and arterial pathologies. Dr Ritter’s specialty area includes varicose veins, pelvic congestion, diabetic foot and thoracic outlet. This event is FREE for members of the South West Health Professionals Network – Visit swhpn.com.au/network to join as a member (membership is free). For more information, please email SWHPN Program Officer Jolijn Thompson at contact@swhpn.com.au Date:      Thursday, 4 May 2023 Time:     5.30pm…

SWHPN member Francesco Di Mattia is a Physiotherapist with a strong interest in persistent pain working in the Bunbury-Geographe region. He has recently received a scholarship from Pain Revolution as part of a nation-wide initiative to increase community awareness around persistent pain in rural and remote Australia. Pain Revolution is a non-profit organisation, led by Professor Lorimer Moseley, (AO), a leading world expert in the Pain Science arena. The initiative The scholarship funds the establishment of a community-based, interdisciplinary Local Pain Collective (LPC) of health professionals in the region. The LPC will provide peer support and structured learning exchanges in…

Education Series: Respiratory South West health professionals are invited to come along to an educational evening with Dr Christian de Chaneet. Dr de Chaneet is a sleep and respiratory physician who will share his knowledge and expertise on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis and interstitial lung disease. General practitioners, nursing and allied health professionals are encouraged to attend. This event is FREE for members of the South West Health Professionals Network – Visit swhpn.com.au/network to join as a member (membership is free). For more information, please email SWHPN Program Officer Jolijn Thompson at contact@swhpn.com.au Date:      Wednesday, 29 March 2023…

Come and join us for an interactive session to provide South West Doctors and Nurses with the latest information about advance care planning, goals of care and palliative care. This FREE session is particularly relevant to health professionals that work in aged care, but all health professionals interested in learning more about the topic are welcome. PRESENTERS: Dr Emily Hill, Palliative Care Doctor, Dr Jonty Rothstein, Palliative Care Doctor, South West Palliative Care Team TARGET GROUP:  General Practitioners, Health Professionals working in Aged Care, Facility Managers Register by following the link.

Immunotherapy: Supporting patients in their cancer treatment GPs have an important role in supporting patients receiving immunotherapy. Immunotherapy can cause various side effects which can occur at any time and can affect individuals differently. When problems occur, it is important to identify which ones constitute an emergency requiring referral back to the treating specialist or a hospital admission, and which can be initially managed at home. Good supportive care can minimise side effects, leading to better quality of life for the patient and less distress for them and their family. At this webinar, Dr Piyush Grover will discuss strategies to…

Communicating, interacting and supporting a person living with dementia can be challenging particularly when the person is ill and is interacting outside of a familiar environment. In this session we will spend time discovering the experience of living with dementia and ideas about personhood and identity. We will also explore person-centred approaches to care and practice some techniques for positive interaction. We will also consider the impact of dementia on informal caregivers and their role when the person living with dementia is ill. In this session we will: Review dementia types and characteristics as a life-limiting condition Explore what it…

Telehealth Clinical Skills Program Designed by doctors for doctors, the ACRRM Telehealth Clinical Skills Program aims to provide education and coaching on how best to conduct telehealth consultations in a variety of clinical settings. The program offers an online education module of 4.5 hours CPD which you can do in your own time. It includes practical tips and guidance on how telehealth consultations should be introduced and managed in your practice. Importantly, the module covers the clinical skills required to assess, diagnose and manage your patients using phone or video consultations across a variety of different platforms. The program also…

Health Professionals are invited to a FREE Education webinar on ‘Asthma Medications – Device Technique Explained.’ Health professionals can play a key role to ensure people use their asthma inhalers correctly. Up to 90% of people with asthma are incorrectly using their inhalers – this can have a significant impact on managing their asthma. Find out where people are going wrong and how you can correct and help improve their asthma control and quality of life. Register for our webinar to learn more. Discussing device technique with your patients or customers Choosing the right inhaler device Explaining correct asthma inhaler…

Join GPs Dr Grace Phua and Dr Daniel Hunt as well as Dr Alex Shivarev, Communicable Disease Control Directorate for an update on the syphilis outbreak in Western Australia. This practical webinar will cover the basic epidemiology followed by an update on what GPs need to know. We'll cover the priority populations, congenital syphilis and identify the opportunities to test in general practice. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the webinar. If you have a question prior, you can submit it upon registration. Delivered in partnership with the WA Department of Health. Your panel: Dr Grace Phua, Metropolitan…