Continuing Professional Development Events
Nepean GP Network Events
Critical Red Flags for Paediatric Communication Developmental Delays and Disorders Fri 4th Feb 2022
ADHD in Adults Fri 9th April 2021
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Speaker: Dr Alison (Sally) Poulton is a senior lecturer in Paediatrics at the University of Sydney and has more than 20 years experience of working with children and young people with ADHD and their families, Graduating from The University of Cambridge be-fore training for Paediatrics in Australia, Sally did her MD (similar to a PhD) investigating the effects of stimulant medication on growth and physical development in children with ADHD. She is committed to establishing a Lifespan ADHD Clinic in the community, to be run by specialists and GPs. The concept is to have an ADHD service without any age restrictions.
Learning Outcomes/Topics: Examine the prevalence and clinical presentation of Adult ADHD Describe the diagnostic criteria and available treatments for Adult ADHD Consider the efficacy of pharmacological treatment for ADHD in adults Venue: On Line Webinar via Zoom Time: 1PM until 2 PM Fri 9th APRIL 2021 RSVP: By Wednesday 7th Apr 2021 A link to the webinar will be provided after registration See the attachment for details and registration |
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Breast Cancer Case Studies Radiotherapy, Systemic Treatment and Surgical Management VIA ZOOM: Register for Link Fri 6th Nov 20
Speaker: Dr Monique Heinke who has worked as a Clinical Fellow at several NSW hospitals, specialising in breast, lung, skin, head and neck and urogenital cancers. She has an ongoing interest in research in the areas of the use of MRI in radiotherapy planning, the outcomes of lung multidisciplinary care, and palliative radiotherapy for bone metastases.
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Time: 1PM until 2 PM Fri 6th November 2020 RSVP: By Wednesday 4th Nov 2020 A link to the webinar will be provided after registration See the attachment for details and registration |
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Management of Shoulder Problems Fri 4th Sep 20
VIA ZOOM: Register to obtain the Link Speaker: Dr Pavitar Sunner is an Orthopaedic surgeon who has been consulting and operating across Western Sydney since 2002.
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Time: 1PM until 2 PM Fri 4th Sept 2020 RSVP: By Wednesday 2nd Sep 2020 A link to the webinar will be provided after registration See the attachment for details and registration |
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Management of High Risk Obstetrics Patients:
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Mental Health Options for General Practice: Fri 6th Mar 2020Presented by: Wentworth Healthcare PHN
Explore the range of options and pathways for mental health referral options and pathways in the region. There will be an update on Psychological Therapy Services (formerly ATAPS), New Access coaching service and new initiatives in response to the bushfires. Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM Fri 6th March 2020 RSVP: By Wednesday 4th March 2020 See the attachment for details and registration |
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Technological Advances in Optical Care" Fri 7th Feb 2020Speaker: Anthony Nguyen, Optometrist, OPSM Penrith Plaza, who will provide information about the diagnosis and treatment for: Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration , Dry Eye and Diabetic retinopathy diagnosis and treatment as part of a Diabetes Cycle of Care.
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RSVP: By Wednesday 5th Feb 2020 See the attachment for details and registration |
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Risk Management in General Practice Fri 6th Dec
Speaker: Karen Crouch who , was the in-house Solicitor for the Australian Medical Association (NSW). She established HPCG in 2005 to specifically cater to the Health Industry. Karen brings experience in assisting medical practitioners with medico-legal advice.
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RSVP: By Wednesday 4th Dec 2019 See the attachment for details and registration |
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Conservative Management of Common Pelvic Floor Disorders
Fri 1st November
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Speaker: Marieke McPhail, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
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Computer Security in General Practice Fri 4th Oct
This event is also open to Practice Managers
Speaker: Jeff Hawkes An industry leader in managing IT f Learning Outcomes/Topics:
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Navigating the Short Term Restorative Care Program
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Kidney Stone Update: Fri 2nd August
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Application of the Biopsychosocial Model in Management of Chronic Pain Fri 5th July
Speaker: Olly Zekry Learning Outcomes/Topics:
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Medicine Cannabis in General Practice
Friday 7th June 2019 12.30PM - 2.00PM Speaker: Dr Hermanus S. Bosman Learning Outcomes/Topics: • Examine the clinical applications of medicinal cannabis in General Practice • Define the differences between adverse and therapeutic effects of medicinal cannabis • Describe how to access Medicinal Cannabis via the TGA SAS process |
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Depression, Delirium or Dementia? Fri 3rd May
Speaker: Dr Aman Suman MBBS MRCPsych FRANZCP Learning Outcomes/Topics: The focus of the talk will be Depression, Delirium or Dementia? The Psychogeriatrics Diagnostic Dilemma. Dr Suman is now consulting at Penrith Ophthalmology and Psychiatry Clinic. |
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Dysphagia in Ageing Patients: Fri 5th Apr
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Musculoskeletal Medicine: Tendon & Fascia Injuries of the lower limb - CAT 1 Event
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Advances in Arthroplasty
Friday 1st March 2019 Speaker: Dr. Yasser Katib Local Orthopaedic Surgeon Topics to be covered are:
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Falls and Fractures
Friday 1st February 2019 Speaker: Dr. Neeta Menon Geriatrician & Aged Care Learning Outcomes/Topics:
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Doctors without Boarders
Friday 7th December 2018 Speaker: Dr Lisa Umphrey, MD Learning Outcomes/Topics: How paediatric and neonatal care is provided in the context of a large, humanitarian organisation, and what challenges/successes MSF has had through the years. Have an understanding the work projects being conducted from the Médecins Sans Frontières Australia office. |
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Assessing "Fitness to Drive in Older People
Friday 2nd November 2018 Speakers: Dr M Meng Chew, Staff Specialist Geriatrician & Nick Rosser Heakth Pathways Mngr Learning Outcomes/Topics: Driving assessments and criteria for patients over 75yrs. Special examinations and tests for assessing fitness to drive. Resources and downloads for assessing fitness to drive. HealthPathways - discussion & ideas around Falls. |
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Hernias, Gall Bladders & Weight Loss
Friday 5th October 2018 Speaker: Dr. Sulman Ahmed Learning Outcomes/Topics:
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ABC of Pituitary Disorders for Learning Practice
Friday 7th Sept 2018 Speaker: A/Professor Bernard Champion Learning Outcomes/Topics:
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Musculoskeletal Medicine for GPs CAT 1 Course
Saturday 8th Sept & 22nd Sept 2018 We are pleased to be partnering with One Point Health after the successful courses last year. Unfortunately this CPD was cancelled due to lack of numbers DAY 1.Musculoskeletal medicine of the lower limb Module 1: Tendon and fascia conditions of the lower limb Module 2: Common sports injuries of the lower limb |
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Surgical Perspectives: Breast & Endocrine
Friday 3rd August 2018 Speaker: A/Prof Senarath Edirimanne Prof Edirimanne is a Specialist Breast (Oncological and Oncoplastic), Endocrine (Thyroid/Parathyroid/Adrenal) & General Surgeon. Clinical Associate Professor, University of Sydney. He consult patients in Kingswood, Richmond and Bella Vista and operates at Nepean Public, Nepean Private, Norwest Private and Blue Mountains District Hospitals. |
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Shoulder & Ankle Presentations Friday 6th July 18
Speakers: Corrina Aitken Physiotherapist Jeff Jenkins Podiatrist Learning outcomes:
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Medical Disorders and in Pregnancy: Friday 1st June 2018
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Approaches to weight loss management in
General Practice. Friday 4th May 2018 Speaker: Dr Kris Park This session will focus on:
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Pain Management Post Codeine Era
Friday 6th April 2018 This session will focus on Pain Management in the post codeine era. |
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Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Monday 16th April 2018 Local Specialist Dr Rohit Kumar will present an informative talk on "What to tell your patients" on the relative new condition being detected in women who have had breast implant surgery. Symptoms and signs as well as the latest detection and investigation options and current treatment options will be discussed. |
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Health Pathways in Action
Friday 2nd March 2018 Presented by: Dr Hany Gayed, GP and Clinical Editor, HealthPathways Nepean Blue Mountains Nick Rosser, HealthPathways Manager, NBM PHN Learning Outcomes/Topics:
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Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Patients
Friday 2nd Feb Presented by local Urologist, A/Professor Ceci Verol. Learning Outcomes/Topics: Prostate issues Cancer issues in men Outlining procedures and tests involved in diagnosing prostate cancer Treatment options available including Focal Laser Therapy Understanding outcomes of various treatments Clown Doctor Program: Scope & Impact
Friday 1st Dec Presented by Lou Pollard AKA Dr. Quack of the Humour Foundation, a charity dedicated to promoting the health benefits of humour, on topics including the work of the Clown Doctors and how to relieve stress with laughter. |
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Diabetes - Diagnosis & Management
Friday 3rd November 2017 Presented by Dr Ivan Kuo local Specialist in endocrinology Topics covered include:
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Domestic Violence - How to respond,
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Improving Refugee Health - Local Perspectives
Friday 4th August 2017 This event considers the local Penrith perspective. Learning Outcomes
Professor Andre Renzaho and Dr Samer Sirri, |
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Musculoskeletal Medicine for the GP CAT 1 ALM
Tuesday 18th July 2017 Presented in partnership with One Point Health, 6 ALM modules will be run during 2017 featuring a range of Specialists. Module 3. Pain & joint Injuries |
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Mental Health Profile & Needs of newly arrived Refugees
Friday 7th July 2017 With the increasing number of Refugees relocating in our area, this event is very timely. Speaker: Lachlan Murdoch, Acting CEO STARTTS Topics include:
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Cultural Competency & Diabetes Workshop
Friday 30th June 2017 This workshop offers the unique opportunity to learn about Pacific Islander cultural views, providing in providing patient care to improve patient outcomes. Speakers: Professor Jenny Reath, GP, Chair of General Practice, WSU Dr Olataga Alofivae-Doorbinnia, GP, Conjoint Lecturer , WSU Professor David Simmons, Diabetes Specialist & GP |
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Ageing and Dementia Friday 2nd June 2017
Ageing is an issue that concerns everyone and especially the impact on the brain. Identifying and managing dementia is daunting and challenging. Speaker:, Dr Meng Chew Topics include:
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Clinician Hypnosis Intensive for GPs CAT 1 ALM
May or October 2017 Presented by Dr Muthukrishnan, this is course provides the Practical skills in meditation, hypnosis, NLP and CBT give you the necessary metaphysical clinical tools for treatment. |
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Musculoskeletal Medicine for the GP CAT 1 ALM
Tuesday 16th May 2017 Presented in partnership with One Point Health, 6 ALM modules will be run during 2017 featuring a range of Specialists. Module 2. Joint Pain & Osteoporosis The topic will explore reducing the burden of joint disease from prevention to progression to symptom modification. Cohesion of care showing concomitant comorbilities will also be discussed to better manage presenting with a variety of compromised body structures & functional impairments. |
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Workers Compensation. Confidentiality & Patients' Rights - Legal aspects
Friday 5th May 2017 The NSW work health and safety regulatory body, is now called Insurance and Care NSW, also known as iCare. The workers compensation scheme is ambiguous to the employer and each state and territory has different regulatory bodies and also follows different laws and policies. There will also be a discussion on confidentiality and patient’s rights. Speaker: David Allen, Lawyer, Slater and Gordon |
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Palliative Care in General Practice
Friday 7th April 2017 Symptom Management In Chemotherapy/ Palliative Care raises many concerns for patients and their GP. Speaker: Dr Alan Oloffs FRACP, FAChPM, MD, BSc Learning Objective
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Musculoskeletal Medicine for the GP CAT 1 ALM Tuesday 14th March 2017 Presented in partnership with One Point Health, 6 ALM modules will be run during 2017 featuring a range of Specialists. Module 1. Tendon & Fascia Injuries Gain the upper hand on common tendon injuries such as rotator cuff, tennis elbow, gluteal, Achilles and plantar fascitis. Register: [email protected] or 024732 5188 |
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Dementia and Capacity Building
Friday 3rd March 2017 Speaker: Dr Meng Chew, MBBS, MMed (Geriatrics) Topic will cover:
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Optometry Update: Macular Degeneration
Friday 3rd February 2017 'The talk will focus mainly on new technologies (the ultra wide digital retinal scan and OCT scan), how it is helping us look after patients eye health better, particularly in diabetic eye care and aged related macula degeneration. Speaker: Nisha Arulananthan, Optometrist OPSM Penrith Topic will cover: 1.Diabetes and the eye 2. Age related macula degeneration: |
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ICE Addiction: Myths and Facts for GPs
Friday 2nd December 2016 'Treating crystal methamphetamine use in general practice doesn’t necessarily mean managing violent or psychotic patients.’ Speaker: Dr Karen Fisher, Clinical Director, Drug and Alcohol Services, Nepean Hospital Learning Outcomes:
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Orthopaedics Update for GPs
Friday 4th November 2016 Dr Pavitar Sunner is both nationally and internationally trained with special interest. in hips, knees and shoulders. Topics to be covered include:
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Aboriginal Health
Friday 7th October 2016 This session is designed to give an understanding of local Aboriginal Heath needs and how to address them by an eminent and well qualified presenter. Topics to be covered include:
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Legal Implications - My Health Record
Friday 2nd September 2016 This session is designed to give an understanding of any potential legal implications of the My Health Record. As an independent organisation the Nepean GP Network is best paced to facilitate independent advice. The NBM PHN is one of two selected trial sites for this next stage of the My Health Record. GPs should be well informed of possible legal issues that my arise and have an input in ensuring it satisfies the GPs legal responsibilities. This is also an opportunity to raise your own concerns and receive independent advice. |
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Treatment Options for Hepatitis C
Friday 5th August 2016 This session is designed to give an update on advances in Hepatitis C treatment. It will look at the impacts of newer Hepatitis C medications on Hepatitis C and explore the role of the GP in treatment follow up. Learning outcomes
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Bariatric Surgery in the Management of Obestity
Friday 1st July 2016 This session is presented by Dr John Ozmen who is a consultant general surgeon with accredited sub-speciality training in upper GI and bariatric surgery. He has a wide experience in open and laparoscopic abdominal surgery especially in fields of upper GI, reflux, biliary, and pancreatic cancer surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures, including lap band surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and revisional procedures. |
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EMDR
Friday 3rd June 2016 This session is presented by Rennie Schmid on the Topic of EMDR – eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing. He will share a brief introduction to EMDR with emerging explanations of how it works and sharing experiences if general use in practice. |
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An Evening with Dr Norman Swan
Tuesday 31st May 2016 This session is presented by Dr Norman Swan on the Topic: "Where does Health Fit in the Longest Election Campaign in 50 years." Also included in the program is:
RSVP: 24th May Location: Penrith RSL Club commencing at 7 PM |
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Avoiding Litigation in General Practice
Friday 6th May 2016 This session is presented by the medico-legal advisory service of Avant. The Speaker will be Kate Gillman who has worked in the area of Medical Negligence and healthcare law for over 15 Years. Learning Outcomes:
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Recent Advances in Diabetes Management
Friday 1st April 2016 Topics to be covered include:
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Oncology Clinical Update
Friday 4th March 2016 This session is designed to give an update on advances in cancer treatment. It will look at the effects on oncology medications and explore the role of the GP in cancer treatment and post-treatment follow up. Learning Outcomes:
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RACGP Update
Friday 5th February 2016 Topics to be covered include:
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Doctors Legal Bag
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High Risk Antenatal Care
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Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD)
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