The Evolution of Cardiothoracic Minimally Invasive Surgery
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Online Webinar
The robotic revolution that is sweeping the world is also making inroads in cardiothoracic surgery. This webinar will introduce general practitioners to the evolving role of robotics and the impact of minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery on patient care. The appeal of less traumatic surgery and faster recovery times is just the beginning. General practitioners will also gain insight into the potential for machine learning to change the role of the surgeon in cardiothoracic surgery.
Cost: Free
What Is the NSW Health Outpatient Upcoming Initiative?
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Online Webinar
NSW Health is implementing an outpatient referral management prototype to streamline the digital delivery of referrals from GPs to specialists in the public hospital outpatient system. This program will enable referrals to be electronically screened, triaged by specialists and send outcome notifications to both the referrer and patient. This webinar will provide GPs with information about the NSW Health Outpatient Strategy, the Engage Outpatient prototype implementation in NSW and how it is intended to be used within the clinical workflow for patients, GPs and hospital specialists.
Cost: Free
New Fellows Connect: Introduction To Medicinal Cannabis
Time: 7.30-9.00 pm
Venue: Online
Following a series of New Fellows Connect we would like to invite you to a session on medicinal cannabis.
The awareness of benefits that medicinal cannabis gives becomes a hot topic amongst patients with various conditions. Join our zoom meeting to gain a confidence in prescribing medicinal cannabis.
You will hear from your peer, Dr Teresa Towpik, a GP, who delivers regular trainings on medicinal cannabis to medical practitioners.
Our New Fellows Connect series is open to Q&A and is run in an informal style.
At this meeting you will get an opportunity to hear from a specialist and ask burning questions! Sign up today and get ready to gain new skills.
Difficult Scenarios of Common Colorectal Problems
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Online Webinar
This webinar aims to provide practical information for general practitioners on how to approach patients with common colorectal problems but may present with difficult to manage scenarios or diagnostic dilemma. The range of topics covered includes colorectal cancer screening, common proctology conditions such as anal fissures and haemorrhoids to major colorectal pathologies such as recurrent diverticulitis and locally advanced colorectal cancers. The webinar also provides opportunities for attendees to ask questions they have regarding real-life scenarios.
Cost: Free
COVID-19 Vaccination Update in NSW
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Online Webinar
Hear an update on COVID-19 vaccines. This will include up to date information on vaccine duration of protection and effectiveness, boosters, adolescent and child vaccination and a vaccine safety update. There will also be other hot topics on opening up.
Cost: Free
Ophthalmology - Update on Cataract, Glaucoma & Oculoplastics
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Online Webinar
Glaucoma, the silent thief of sight, is undiagnosed in up to 50% of Australians. With the increasing uptake in diagnostic tools such as OCT (optical coherence tomography) and visual field testing, we are now detecting glaucoma earlier. This webinar will highlight newer treatment modalities, discussing advances in drops and laser, as well as less invasive surgical options. A number of patient education resources will be presented. This webinar will cover managing cataracts in patients with glaucoma. Specialists will also discuss diagnosis and management of common periocular lesions and eyelid malpositions. Moreover, it will highlight the relationship between systemic disease and several of these disorders, which in some cases may carry significant morbidity or mortality for the patient.
Cost: Free
A 2021 Update on Common ENT Problems
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Online Webinar
ENT symptoms are very common in general practice. Snoring, sleep and sinonasal complaints are amongst the most frequent. Surgical interventions are often over-applied in this patient population and should be applied to a very limited subset of patients. This webinar describes the relevant clinical assessment, interventions and identification of those patients that might actually need specialist care. Specialists will also discuss how patients might benefit from surgery as part of their OSA treatment and what surgical treatments are available.
Cost: Free
Navigating Through the Storm of Substance Use in Adolescents
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Online Webinar
Adolescence is the peak age of initiation of substance use, but few adolescents seek treatment for their general health. Alcohol, Nicotine and Cannabis remain the most common substances used, however, polysubstance use is common and associated with greater harms. General Practitioners are at the frontline of providing screening for young people at risk, as well as brief interventions. This webinar will provide an understanding of the evidence around substance use in adolescents and their comorbid conditions. It will provide tools for screening and assessing adolescents in General Practice. Dr Katherine Klamka and Ms Georgia Farrar will provide a summary of referral pathways and evidence based management approaches relevant to General Practice.
Cost: Free
Sydney - Fellowship Ceremony - 11 December 2021 SOLD OUT
The RACGP Fellowship and Awards Ceremony is a celebratory occasion to honour new Fellows and formally recognise the hard work and dedication required to achieve RACGP Fellowship.
Two sessions will be delivered in Sydney with a limit of 75 New Fellows per session.
Guest numbers will be capped at three per New Fellow.
Ceremony times available in Sydney on 11 December 2021:
11.00 am - 1.00 pm - NO SPOTS LEFT
2.30-5.00 pm - NO SPOTS LEFT
Address: ICC, Darling Harbour, Sydney
To be added to the wait list please email us at nswact.events@racgp.org.au
New Frontiers in Urology
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Online Webinar
Presented by Professor David Gillat, a leading prostate and bladder cancer surgeon, this webinar will provide GPs with an update on prostate cancer detection and the diagnosis process. Specialists will also discuss referral and management for urology-related conditions including benign prostatic hyperplasia and small renal masses.
Cost: Free