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This program is a CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program and an ACRRM accredited activity for professional development points. Presented by Dr Jack Philpott MBBS FRACP (Respiratory and Sleep Physician) this programs learning outcomes are:

1. Describe the steps in the diagnosis of asthma in adolescents and adults

2. Outline the principles of asthma management in adolescents and adults

3. Describe the importance of ICS preventer therapy in mild asthma

Attendance at this meeting will allow the participant to proceed to a RACGP approved 40 point clinical audit program. Presented by Dr Vicky Chang MBBS BSc(Med) FRACP (respiratory and sleep physician) the learning objectives are:

1. Identify signs and symptoms that indicate a need to adjust pharmacotherapy in moderate COPD

2. Determine appropriate strategies to provide early optimisation of therapy in patients with moderate COPD

3. Examine the clinical evidence behind pharmacological strategies for the reduction of exacerbation risk in patients with moderate COPD

This program will be presented by Dr Anthony Frankel MBBS FCP(SA) FRACP (Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Physician). The learning objectives for this program are:

1. Clinical benefits of regular maintenance therapy versus intermittent treatment

2. Comparing efficacy and safety of commonly used ICS

3. Importance of adherence and device technique in asthma

4. Importance of discussing sub-optimal asthma control with your patients

Join our experts this World Mental Health Day as we raise awareness on isolation and the importance of connectedness. This panel discussion will focus on practical ways to improve mental health, including ways to ease loneliness and create connections within our community. We hope this discussion will include ways that we as individuals can cope in the current context, but also ways in which Australia might best respond to emerging mental health challenges.

This year our panel consists of - Dr Leanne Beagley, Associate Professor Tegan Cruwys, Dr Amelia Gulliver, Dr Hugh Mackay AO, and Emeritus Professor Andrew Markus. The session will be moderated by Michelle Linmore from ANU Counselling.

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• Case Studies in Iron Deficiency

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As the number of COVID-19 infections increase, Adult Emergency Departments are seeing a surge in patients attending for a range of presentations. ED resources are limited, and patients presenting with mild disease or vaccine-related complaints may be managed outside of emergency. Additionally, COVID-19 patients increase the risk of transmission to others if spending lengthy time in ED waiting rooms.

This session will discuss a range of issues around the GP management of COVID-19 related health complaints. These include patient triage, requirements for patients attending ED and assessing and treating COVID-19 / vaccine related health conditions with more specific information related to myocarditis and pericarditis following an mRNA vaccination.

The presentation will also include a Q&A session with a panel of expert clinicians.

Here we aim to condense into 60 minutes, in an interview and Q+A format, the key questions driving, the methods used, the main findings, the clinical implications and future directions arising out of this monumental work of collaboration of more than sixty of the nation’s most prominent figures in the field.

Prof Paul Haber will lead the panel of authors, Dr Richard Hallinan will moderate the questions from experts and participants. To round out the event, there will be two cases “From the Registrars” which will test the limits of the guidelines, from Dr Geoff Arthurson, and Dr Ricky Harjanto FRACGP, Drug Health Services in South Western Sydney Local Health District.

Here is the link to the new guidelines: www.alcoholtreatmentguidelines.com.au

Please send your questions to richard.hallinan@health.nsw.gov.au to get them on the agenda in advance, or use the chat function on the evening.

The Cancer Institute’s next cancer conversations webinar will focus on the challenges, learnings and changes that the Covid19 pandemic has highlighted for cancer services.

Our guest speakers are:

• Professor Eva Segelov, Director of Oncology, Monash Health and Monash University

• A/Prof Winston Liauw, Director of Cancer Services, South Eastern Sydney LHD

• Dr Craig Underhill, Director of Cancer Services, Albury Wodonga Health and Clinical Director, Hume Regional Integrated Cancer Services

Kidney Health Australia’s Education Program in partnership with The Primary Health Network is pleased to present an interactive case study based workshop.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the elements of the assessment for Chronic Kidney Disease (Kidney Health Check)

• Outline the recommendations for a kidney health check

• Define the treatment options to delay progression of kidney disease