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SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2022 | Mary Island Fishing Club, Elder Street, Derby WORKSHOP 10.00am–4.00pm WORKSHOP PROGRAM Education – Signs of burnout, compassion fatigue, stress and vicarious trauma Yoga session Education – What is self-care? Walk and talk exercise session Education – How is your self-care? and Seed a self-care plan Meditation Drinks/nibbles and networking Registration is essential, visit: ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/khpn100922w/der Cost: $20 for KHPN members $50 for non-members (Includes refreshments and all resources). Not a member? Visit khpn.com.au/network to join as a member or scan the QR code with your mobile phone camera. (Membership is free). WORKSHOP NUMBERS ARE LIMITED. BOOK...

Join Dr Norman Swan and a panel of experts for an in-depth discussion on the current clinical landscape of Long COVID, fact vs fiction, what evidence informed care looks like and what it all means for general practice.

Workshop details This one day workshop covers general and specific topics related to poisoning and local toxicology, using an interactive tutorial format concentrating on small group discussions of case scenarios. Presented by leading specialists in their field, this course has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies The workshop content includes: Understand the pathophysiology and clinical effects of common envenomation (snake, spider and marine). Improve ability to decide on patient disposition and appropriately stabilise patients for transport. Improve understanding of the appropriate use of first aid and investigations, Identify and list common poisonings. Apply...

Webinar Series New and Revised WA Advance Health Directive WA’s revised Advance Health Directive and refreshed advance care planning resources are now available. The resources aim to empower people to make and document choices about their future health and personal care that reflect their values, beliefs and preferences Overview The WA Department of Health’s End-of-Life Care Program (EOLCP) undertook broad sector consultation on the development of the new AHD and resources before they were launched by the Minister for Health, the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson, on 4 August 2022. PaSCE with the support of the WA Department of Health EOLCP are...

Dear Sara,   ACHSM WA invite you to register for this online live webcast event. Hear from Prof Daniel Galvao as he discusses the role of exercise in improving cancer outcomes across the cancer trajectory and the research evidence for specific exercise programs in collaboration with oncologists.   Prof Rob Newton will discuss exercise clinical services and their extension using telehealth.   About the speakers: Professor Daniel Galvão is Director of the Exercise Medicine Research Institute at Edith Cowan University, Australia, and Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and Exercise and Sports Science Australia. Galvão’s research program developed and...

Webinar Series New and Revised WA Advance Health Directive WA’s revised Advance Health Directive and refreshed advance care planning resources are now available. The resources aim to empower people to make and document choices about their future health and personal care that reflect their values, beliefs and preferences Overview The WA Department of Health’s End-of-Life Care Program (EOLCP) undertook broad sector consultation on the development of the new AHD and resources before they were launched by the Minister for Health, the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson, on 4 August 2022. PaSCE with the support of the WA Department of Health EOLCP are...

Workshop details This Rural Health West CPD workshop is a one day workshop in paediatric emergency scenarios and skills. It will give delegates real-life examples and the opportunity to manage sick or injured children in a safe environment. The workshop content will include: Hands-on simulation: practise common scenarios and structured care Short presentations by experienced paediatric emergency physicians Comprehensive handbook of lecture materials and practical skills 'Resuscitation reminders' card for your ID badge clip Eligibility GP Obstetricians, ED doctors and nurses and GPs. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Registration Online registration: https://www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/general-practice/professional-development/conferences-events/2022/10/14/default-calendar/paediatric-emergencies-and-clinical-healthcare-scenarios-(peachs)---karratha Registration fee Cost:...