Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a manifestation of systemic atherosclerosis. It affects 10–15% of the general population and approximately 50% of PAD patients are asymptomatic; leading to under-diagnosis and under-treatment of the disease. The most common symptom of PAD is intermittent claudication (IC) affecting the calf muscles, which may be present in as few as…
Presentations: Introduction to concussion and assessment – Dr Alex Strahan Assessment and management of vestibulo-oculomotor function – Dr Alex Strahan Assessment and management of blood flow abnormalities – Dr Alex Strahan Graduated return to work and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CME) – Myles Murphy Practical sessions delivered by Myles Murphy: Assessment and management of vestibulo-oculomotor function…
Join us for an evening with Dr Ben Carnley and Dr Simon Kavanagh as we discuss iron metabolism, approaches to paraproteinaemia and the patient journey for Lymphoma. GP's are welcome to attend in person or via Zoom. Please book at www.trybooking.com/BOVRL A light supper will be provided.
Pain management is currently undergoing a quiet revolution. Medicines and interventional techniques are limited in their effectiveness and are being replaced by self-management strategies emphasising whole person engagement. GPs and Health Professionals are invited to attend a clinical education seminar in Jurien Bay, presented by Ms Melanie Galbraith, APA Pain Physiotherapist. The activity aims to…
The focus of this education event is to provide an opportunity for local GPs to increase their knowledge and skills in identifying and managing prostate and lung cancer from diagnosis through to treatment and managing GP relevant complications. This event will focus on the journey of prostate and lung cancer, including supportive and palliative care.…
AGENDA 9:30 – 10:00 am Arrivals, registration and morning tea 10:00 – 10:15 am Primary care and type 2 diabetes management – Why are we here today? 10:15 – 10:45 am Can we slow the progression of type 2 diabetes? 10:45 – 11:15 am Panel discussion: Navigating the treatment options – What do the guidelines say?…
