Invitation to South West Balint information evening ‘A cuppa, collegiality and companionship’ Are you feeling professionally isolated? Would you like some support from colleagues in the same boat? Come and join a like-minded group of South-West GPs to learn what’s involved in a Balint Group, no strings attached. Balint groups are named after the Hungarian Psychiatrist, Michael Balint, who worked with GPs in London in the 1950s. They are a forum for GPs to meet regularly and, through a facilitated discussion, explore the complexities of the doctor-patient relationship as well as other challenges that arise during our work. You are…

Registration for Rural Health West CPD workshop: Toxicological Emergencies (TOX) being held in Perth on Friday 18 November 2022 are now open! Workshop details This Rural Health West CPD workshop, presented by leading specialists in their field, has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies. This one-day workshop stream covers general and specific topics related to poisoning and local toxicology, using an interactive tutorial format concentrating on small group discussions of case scenarios. The workshop content includes: Understand the pathophysiology and clinical effects of common envenomation (snake, spider and marine). Improve ability to decide…

This webinar will provide a clinical update on diagnosing, treating and managing monkeypox (MPX), as well as current vaccine strategies and public health impacts. The webinar will feature a presentation by Dr Vincent Cornelisse and Q&A panel discussion with Dr Sam Elliott and Heath Paynter (AFAO Deputy CEO). Learning objectives: -   Assess clinical presentation of MPX and make a diagnosis -   Understand how to treat and manage MPX, including possible complications -   Identify the public health impacts of MPX -   Identify current vaccine strategies and effectiveness Date: Thursday 27th of October Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm AWST (WA) Available on demand: By registering,…

South West general practitioners are invited to an approach to renal syndromes education evening presented by Dr Mohd Azlan Mohd Hashim (Dr Azlan). Dr Azlan is an adult nephrologist and general medicine specialist. Having graduated from Monash University in Melbourne, Dr Azlan has completed training across Victoria, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. With a focus on patient-centred care, Dr Azlan’s areas of interest include acute kidney injury, management of chronic kidney disease, pre-dialysis workup and post renal transplant. This event is FREE for members of the South West Health Professionals Network. Visit swhpn.com.au/network to join as a member -…

27th October 2022 6:00pm - 7:30pm Free Online (Zoom) event Do you work with patients who require support managing chronic pain? Do you see patients who require AOD support? Do you have questions about prescribing opioids or alternatives, to manage patients chronic pain? Join us for Session 9 of the Alcohol & Other Drug Network! Dr Simon Slota-Kan will interview Dr Rupert Backhouse to share experts advice about opioids and chronic pain management in general practice. All participants are invited to discuss best practice. All questions are welcome! Register via the link below: https://www.wapha.org.au/event/project-echo-session-9/

19 October 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm Free virtual event Open to all Health Professionals. Held during EMHS Virtual Care Awareness Month, this forum will explore the importance of creating a safe virtual space to facilitate outpatient video appointments with Aboriginal patients. Key themes include: The integral role of cultural security on the wellbeing of an Aboriginal person and community The benefits of tertiary care coordination with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) Clinical yarning and its application in a virtual space Perspectives and practical insights on virtual car More information can be found by clicking on the event link: Improving…

Presented by GP Down South and Silverchain. Education Day open to Practice Nurses/GP's. Program includes: 9:30am Registration, Welcome and Morning Tea 10:00am Cardiac failure, pathophysiology and resources 10:45am What's new in Diabetes Care? 11:30am Chronic Pain 12:15pm to 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm The role of the Exercise Physiologist and when to refer 2:00pm Close RSVP: leew@gpdownsouth.com.au including any dietary requirements by Friday 21st October 2022.