GP Education
Ramsay has been a major provider of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) since 2000, offering education to general practitioners and the wider medical community across a variety of medical and surgical specialties. These activities are delivered in partnership with our specialists and other health care professionals as interactive, practical sessions with a focus on innovation, hands-on involvement, and practical tips.
CPD requirements set by the Medical Board of Australia require all medical professionals to have a CPD home and undertake 50 hours of CPD each year. Comprising of:
- 12.5 hours Educational Activities (EA)
- 25 hours combined Reviewing Performance (RP) and Measuring Outcomes (MO), with a minimum of 5 hours for each
- 12.5 hours free choice across any 3 of the listed categories.
In addition the RACGP requires Basic Life Support to be completed every 3 years.
Beyond the Scale: obesity and dyspnoea, fatty liver disease, surgical conditions, fertility
Round table discussions with specialists in:
- Pharmacotherapy management of obesity
- Dsypnoea and chest pain int he obese - a diagnostic dilemma
- The fertility patient with an elevated BMI
- Effective strategies for managing Fatty Liver Disease and weight reduction
- Psychological support for Bariatric Patients, Ashley Ristanto (Clinical Psychologist)
- Common surgical conditions in obese patients
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify takeaway tips from round table discussions
- Describe the role of pharmacotherapy / psychological support in managing obesity
- Outline management of fatty liver disease and weight reduction
- Identify common surgical conditions and fertility problems associated with obesity
**This event will not be recorded or available online.
Presenters
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Dr Luke Conway - Endocrinology
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Dr Sam Hillier - Cardiology
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Dr Montri Gururatsakul - Gastroenterology
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Dr Bernard Chin - Gastroenterology
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Dr Sabin Warner-Smith - General Surgery
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Dr Ruth Hodgson - Fertility - IVF
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| When |
29 Oct 2024 06:00 PM
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| Where |
Crystalbrook Bailey Hotel
163 Abbott Street
Cairns QLD 4870 |
| RSVP |
25 Oct 2024 |
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