Early Release of Superannuation – Practical Guidance for GPs
Webinar 29 Jun, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (AWST)
Early release of super is a growing and often complex issue in general practice. Join this case-based webinar to explore the GP’s role, with practical scenarios such as bariatric, dental and fertility procedures.
Facilitated by RACGP Vice President and WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman and featuring medico-legal expertise, this session will provide clear guidance, highlight key risks, and support confident decision-making in everyday practice.
Learning outcomes
- Identify the GP’s role and responsibilities when completing documentation for early release applications
- Apply medico-legal principles to common clinical scenarios (e.g. bariatric, dental and fertility procedures)
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Recognise potential risks, pitfalls, and areas of ambiguity in supporting early release requests
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Demonstrate practical approaches to managing patient expectations and ensuring appropriate clinical decision-making
Facilitator
Dr Ramya Raman
GP, RACGP WA Chair and RACGP Vice-President
Ramya is a Perth based specialist general practitioner and a respected leader in primary care governance and advocacy. Ramya is a Director of The Garden Family Medical Clinic (Piara Waters) with a focus on women’s and children’s health, especially perinatal wellbeing. She received the 2020 Aspire Award to present her postnatal recovery research at WONCA Asia Pacific. As Discipline Head of General Practice at the University of Notre Dame’s School of Medicine, she promotes GP training and education. Ramya has also served as a clinical supervisor and examiner for RACGP. Ramya has published research in peer-reviewed journals and was RACGP WA’s 2020 GP of the Year.