EVENTS

Continuing Professional Development Events

Nepean GP Network Events

We run and sponsor a number of CPD events each year pertaining to the needs of general practice.

NBM PHN Events

As a corporate member of Wentworth Healthcare, CPD Events are open to Nepean GP Network members. Click the Wentworth Logo to be directed to the NBM PHN listed events.

Nepean GP Network Events

Doctors without Boarders
Friday 7th December 2018
Speaker: Dr Lisa Umphrey, MD
At the core of Médecins Sans Frontières’ identity is a commitment to independence, neutrality and impartiality. These ideals have driven every aspect of their important work – from medical care and logistics to finance and communications. Set up in 1984 the Médecins Sans Frontières Australia office sends and supports approximately 200 Australians and New Zealanders into the field every year. With projects currently running in nearly 70 countries, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia is working globally from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe supporting people where the needs are greatest.
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.
Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By Wednesday 5th December 2018
See the attachment for details of this event

Doctors without Boarders
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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 and ideas around Falls
Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By Wednesday 31st October 2018
See the attachment for details of this event

Fitness to Drive
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Hernias, Gall Bladders & Weight Loss
Friday 5th October 2018
Speaker: Dr. Sulman Ahmed
Learning Outcomes/Topics:

Have an understanding about current treatment and recovery of inguinal and ventral hernias
Discuss reasons for gallbladder removal surgery including gallstones, polyps, gall bladder dysfunction and cancer
Describe the types of Weight Loss surgery currently available in our region

Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By Wednesday 3rd October 2018
See the attachment for details of this event

Hernias & Gall Bladders
File Size:	651 kb
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ABC of Pituitary Disorders for Learning Practice
Friday 7th Sept 2018
Speaker: A/Professor Bernard Champion
Learning Outcomes/Topics:

Describe normal pituitary structure and function & regulation of pituitary hormones
List the main causes of pituitary dysfunction
Describe simple investigation and management pathways of pituitary disorders including acromegaly, Cushing’s Disease, prolactinoma and diabetes insipidus
Discuss implication and management of hypopituitarism

Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By Wednesday 5th September 2018
See the attachment for details of this event

ABC of Pituitary Disorders
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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
Time: 9 AM until 1.30 PM
Register: events@onepointhealth.com.au or 024732 5188
Where: 510-536 High Street Penrith
See the attachment for details of this event

Musculoskeletal Medicine
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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.

Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By Wednesday 1st August 2018
See the attachment for details of this event

Surgical Perspectives
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Shoulder & Ankle Presentations Friday 6th July 18
Speakers: Corrina Aitken Physiotherapist
Jeff Jenkins Podiatrist
Learning outcomes:

To appropriately assess patients who have presented with shoulder issues
Understanding of basic treatment in shoulder presentations
Understanding of Achilles Tendon injuries and Planter Fasciitis
To appropriately assess & treat patients with Achilles Tendon injuries

Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By Wednesday 4th July 2018
See the attachment for details of this event

Shoulders & Ankles
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Medical Disorders and in Pregnancy: Friday 1st June 2018
Speaker: Dr Ishwari Casikar
This session will focus on:
With respect to Medical Disorders in pregnancy the following areas will be addressed:
· Hypertension
· Gestational Diabetes
· Thyroid Disease
· Obesity
Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By Wednesday 30th May 2018
See the attachment for details of this event

Pregnancy concerns
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Approaches to weight loss management in General Practice Friday 4th May 2018 Speaker: Dr Kris Park
Obesity is a complex, chronic, relapsing condition and, along with ageing, is the greatest contributing factor to chronic disease burden in our society. There is a great deal of misunderstanding about the facts around weight loss among health professionals and the general public
This session will focus on:

Dispelling the myths and misinformation
Discussing the roles of nutrition, exercise and sleep
Considering pharmacotherapy
Explaining the relationship between obesity and chronic disease
Accessing referral pathways in our region

Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By Wednesday 2nd May 2018
See the attachment for details of this event

Weight management
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Pain Management Post Codeine Era
Friday 6th April 2018
Dr Susahama Deshpande ia specialist Pain Physician currently working at Nepean Hospital. She has a widespread interest in chronic pain including a particular interest in interventional management of chronic pain, cancer pain and neuropathic pain.
This session will focus on Pain Management in the post codeine era.
Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By Wednesday 4th April 2018
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Pain management post codeine era
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Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Monday 16th April 2018
In partnership with Sydney Cosmetic Sanctuary and Mentor, the NGPN is proud to be promoting Breast Cancer awareness.
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.
Time: 6:30 PM until 8 PM
Where: One Point Health 510/536 High St PENRITH
RSVP:1300 267 726 for catering
See the attachment for details of this event

Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic
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Health Pathways in Action
Friday 2nd March 2018
HealthPathways empowers clinicians with locally agreed information to make the right decisions, together with patients, at the point of care.
HealthPathways is designed and written for use during a consultation.
Presented by:
Dr Hany Gayed, GP and Clinical Editor, HealthPathways Nepean Blue Mountains
Nick Rosser, HealthPathways Manager, NBM PHN Learning Outcomes/Topics:

Know what HealthPathways is: its purpose and use; its difference from formal guidelines and its layout and functionality.
Identify how patients with a particular condition will be managed in the local context inclusive of appropriate localised referral pathways
Learn how to access it and incorporate it into patient consultations.
Provide feedback on a particular pathway

Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By Wednesday 28th February 2018
See the attachment for details of this event

Healthpathways
File Size:	452 kb
File Type:	pdf

Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Patients
Friday 2nd February 2018
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
Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By Wednesday 31th January 2018
See the attachment for details of this event

Clown Doctor Program: Scope & Impact
Friday 1st December 2017
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.

Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By Wednesday 29th November 2017
See the attachment for details of this event

Diabetes - Diagnosis & Management
Friday 3rd November 2017
Presented by Dr Ivan Kuo local Specialist in endocrinology with a practice located in Kingswood.
Topics covered include:

Evidence based practice
Cardiovascular protection
How to choose amongst newer agents

Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By Tuesday 31st October 2017
See the attachment for details of this event

Diabetes
File Size:	595 kb
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Domestic Violence - How to respond,
Where to Refer. Friday 1st September
and Friday 6th October 2017
This event is a two part series that addresses the issues relating to Domestic Violence in our community. It poses challenges for Clinicians and patient alike. Topics Covered include:
Distinguishing myth from fact
Recognising the individual and societal impact of DV How to document DV injuries and know what to examine
Compliance with your mandatory reporting requirements
Initiating conversation with patients who might be at risk
Speakers
Dr Maria Nittis Head of Forensic Medical Unit, NBMLHD Shannon Hall & Natasha McGing Integrated Violence Prevention and Response Services (IVPRS), NBMLHD Clare Darling Health Promotions Unit, NBMLHD. Caitlin Comensoli Western Sydney Community Legal Centre
Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM
See the attachment for details of this event

Domestic Violence
File Size:	486 kb
File Type:	pdf

Improving Refugee Health - Local Perspectives
Friday 4th August 2017
This event considers the local Penrith perspective.
Learning Outcomes

Identify common physical health and mental health issues affecting refugee populations.
Consider the recommendations for improving the health of refugee populations in the NBM region.
List steps that general practices can take to enhance the health of people from a refugee background.
Access resources, local services and referral pathway

Speakers
Professor Andre Renzaho and Dr Samer Sirri, from the Western Sydney University
Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By Wednesday 2nd August 2017
See the attachment for details of this event

Refugee Health
File Size:	384 kb
File Type:	pdf

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
Register: info@onepointhealth.com.au or 024732 5188
Time: 6.15 PM until 9PM
Where: 510-536 High Street Penrith

ALM Joint Injuries
File Size:	4335 kb
File Type:	pdf

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. The subject matter is pertinent of all refugees, with the bottom line that there is hope with the proper understanding and appropriate treatment.
Speaker: Lachlan Murdoch, Acting CEO STARTTS
Topics include:

Traumatic issues facing newly arrived refugees
Suitable treatment pathways
Current needs of new arrivals from Syrian and Iraqi background.
Demographic information

Time: 1 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By 4th July 2017
See the attachment for details of this event

Refugee Health
File Size:	607 kb
File Type:	pdf

Cultural Competency & Diabetes Workshop
Friday 30th June 2017
This workshop offers the unique opportunity to learn about Pacific Islander cultural views, providing the principles, knowledge and skills to promote respectful and culturally competent patient care to improve patient outcomes. It will also explore screening techniques to help identify diabetes among at-risk patients at an early stages
Speakers:
Professor Jenny Reath, GP, Chair of General Practice, WSU
Dr Olataga Alofivae-Doorbinnia, GP, Conjoint Lecturer , WSU Professor David Simmons, Diabetes Specialist & GP
Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By 28 June 2017
See the attachment for details of this event

Cultural Competency
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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.
This session follows a previous session and is delivered by experienced local Geriatrician, Dr Meng Chew
Topics include:

How aging affects the brain
Dealing with cognitive decline
Using available tools for dementia diagnosis
How to monitor the effect of treatment
Be aware of carer’s issues and support services

Time: 1 PM until 2 PM
RSVP: By 30 May 2017
See the attachment for details of this event

Ageing & Dementia
File Size:	377 kb
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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.
See the attachment for details of this event

Clinical Hypnosis ALM
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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.
Register: info@onepointhealth.com.au or 024732 5188
Time: 6.15 PM until 9PM
Where: 510-536 High Street Penrith
See the attachment for details of this event

Joint Pain & Osteoporosis
File Size:	519 kb
File Type:	pdf

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
See the attachment for details and RSVP for this event

Workers Compensation
File Size:	341 kb
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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. This session will address the many issues faced by patients and provide the GP with a greater understanding to support the patient.
Speaker: Dr Alan Oloffs FRACP, FAChPM, MD, BSc
Senior Staff Specialist & Acting Director - Supportive & Palliative Care at Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
Learning Objective

Knowledge of local services to assist in the Management of palliative care patients.

Pallative Care
File Size:	622 kb
File Type:	pdf

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: info@onepointhealth.com.au or 024732 5188
Time: 6.15 PM until 9PM
Where: 510-536 High Street Penrith
See the attachment for details of this event

Musculoskeletal workshop
File Size:	589 kb
File Type:	pdf

Dementia and Capacity Building
Friday 3rd March 2017
Clinical capacity assessment involves a tension between autonomy or self-determination and protection. This session, delivered by experienced local Geriatrician, Dr Meng Chew, will explore the role of GP in Dementia and capacity assessment.
Speaker: Dr Meng Chew, MBBS, MMed (Geriatrics)
Topic will cover:

Recognizing the complex factors in Capacity Assessment
Using available tools for dementia diagnosis and advanced care directives
Discussing issues with patients such as consent to treatment, power of attorney and guardianship.
Developing a checklist for us with patients

Dementia Capacity Building
File Size:	375 kb
File Type:	pdf

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:

Optometry Update
File Size:	580 kb
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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:

Identify signs of methamphetamine use, and the varying profile of users
Know and recognise the physical and mental health effects of ice
Access local referral pathways for alcohol and other drug treatment services
Access available resources for patients and health professionals

ICE Addiction
File Size:	484 kb
File Type:	pdf

Orthopaedics Update for GPs
Friday 4th November 2016
This session is to provide an update current practices and developments in Orthopaedics
The speaker, Dr Pavitar Sunner is both nationally and internationally trained with special interest. in hips, knees and shoulders. He is based in Penrith, and operates at Nepean Private, Public, and Westmead Private Hospitals. He graduated from the University of Sydney and undertook his orthopaedic training in Sydney, followed by a one year fellowship in sports medicine / arthroscopic surgery, in Canada. He has been in clinical practice in Penrith / Blue Mountains since 2002. Dr Sunner performs arthroscopic surgery of the hips, knees and shoulders as well as joint replacement of these joints.
Topics to be covered include:

Review approach to conditions readily seen on X-rays..
NBMPHN History of Aboriginal Health
Know when and how to conduct joint injections
Distinguish when simple fractures can be treated in the GP room and when to refer to a specialist

Orthopaedics update
File Size:	416 kb
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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.
A/Prof Dea Delaney-Thiele has co-authored an article in the MJA on the ‘International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the right to health: Is Australia meeting its obligations to Aboriginal peoples?
She passionate about applying the principle of self-determination for her Aboriginal community and has played a role in influencing health policy and health care.
Topics to be covered include:

History of Aboriginal Health
Health needs in the Penrith LGA
Future opportunities and Directions

Aboriginal Health
File Size:	466 kb
File Type:	pdf

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.
See the attachment for details of this important event.

My Health Record Legal implications
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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

Be familiar with side effect management and success rates for the treatment of Hepatitis C
Summarise the serious impact of Hepatitis C in Australia, know the local treatment options and referral pathways for patients
Order appropriate tests to correctly diagnose Hepatitis C infection
Increase identification and referral of patients who should be tested for Hepatitis C

Hep C Treatment options
File Size:	374 kb
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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.

Bariatic Management by Surgery
File Size:	438 kb
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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.

EMDR CPD
File Size:	438 kb
File Type:	pdf

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:

Getting your practice My Health Record ready' by Pen Cat
'How can the PHN help support your practice' by Donna Sedgman, Nepean Blue Mountains PHN.

We look forward to your participation in this relevant event
RSVP: 24th May
Location: Penrith RSL Club commencing at 7 PM

Evening with Dr Swan
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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:

Determine strategies to avoid litigation in relation to issues surrounding patient confidentiality
State mandatory reporting for GPs & Allied Health Care Professionals
Describe the legal exceptions and role of GPs regarding "fit to drive" examinations

Avoiding Litigation
File Size:	504 kb
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Recent Advances in Diabetes Management
Friday 1st April 2016
Topics to be covered include:

Common sense approach to starting & day to day management of Insulin
Fine tuning of Insulin during sick days & during travel
Calculating Carb. load & matching that up with Insulin dose mainly in Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes Management
File Size:	437 kb
File Type:	pdf

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:

Identify advances in oncology treatment
Prepare a patient referral to Nepean Cancer Care Centre
Educate patients on side effects of cancer medications
Access the range of multidisciplinary services at Nepean Cancer Care Centre

Oncology clinical Update
File Size:	450 kb
File Type:	pdf

RACGP Update
Friday 5th February 2016
Topics to be covered include:

Update on RACGP Activities.
Changes to Practice Accreditation.
RACGP considerations to Medical Board Re-validation proposal

RACGP Update
File Size:	460 kb
File Type:	pdf

Doctors Legal Bag
December 4, 2015

Doctors legal Bag provides improved understanding of day to day health information issues relating to privacy, confidentiality and release. What do you do when you are requested for health information or asked to attend court?

Doctors
Legal Bag 2015
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High Risk Antenatal Care
November 6, 2015

Topics covered include:

Initiating Management for DM
Thyroid disorders in pregnancy
Referral suggestions

High Risk Antenatal Care
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Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD)
October 2, 2015

Topics covered include:

Psychological mindedness to suitably attune and align with patient’s needs
To gain confidence in making the diagnosis
Appreciation of the role you can play in
prevention, treatment and rehabilitation

Distinguishing treatment for unipolar & bipolar, depression and psychotic depression
Identifying approaches to TRD
Current pharmacological approaches to treatment

TRD 2015
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