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The Shoalhaven Medical Association was founded over 50 years ago to organise ongoing medical education for GPs as well as provide a social network for our families. We are an independent, not for profit organisation run by a committee of local doctors.
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Schedule
- Bill & Pat Ryan Memorial Session
- Morning Session
- Afternoon Session
- Main Meeting Room
Joint pain and autoimmune disease are disabling, painful and chronic conditions. Consequently, fatigue is a common complaint in Rheumatology.
In this presentation Dr Kumar will discuss the common autoimmune and Rheumatological considerations for fatigue. She will cover an approach to assessment of inflammatory diseases including clinical assessment, investigations, and initial management. She will also cover the common tests to order in Rheumatology to investigate fatigue and provide a schema for how to interpret common test abnormalities including elevated inflammatory markers and ANA markers.
Endocrine disorders often present with nonspecific symptoms including fatigue, which overlap with other pathologies and can be difficult to diagnose clinically.
Thyroid, adrenal, gonadal and metabolic diseases are relatively prevalent in
our local community. This talk reviews a practical approach to the assessment of fatigue from a hormonal and metabolic perspective.
Dr Jian Eu Tai is a Respiratory and Sleep Medicine physician. He completed his specialist training at the Northern Beaches, Westmead and Concord Hospitals. Following his specialist training, Dr Tai undertook a clinical sleep fellowship at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, where he gained further experience in the management of various sleep disorders. During his time at the Woolcock, Dr Tai actively contributed as a clinician-investigator to clinical trials focused on sleep-related breathing disorders and hypersomnolence disorders.
- Main Meeting Room
Up to 30-40% of adults will experience insomnia at some point in their lives, with sleep-related complaints comprising up to 20% of Australian GP consults (Baker 2020). These figures highlight the substantial role sleep issues play in primary care settings and the need for effective and accessible treatments.
This presentation will delve into Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), a highly effective, evidence-based approach for managing insomnia. Attendees will gain insights into the core components of CBT-I, including sleep restriction, stimulus control, and cognitive restructuring. We will explore practical techniques for modifying maintaining factors, explore common challenges in treatment, and conclude with a brief overview of CBT-I resources that GPs can use.
This presentation aims to cover common causes, initial patient evaluation and an approach to investigations, emphasising a graded pathology investigation strategy.
The presentation will cover the standard investigations required for referral to dedicated fatigue clinics, and touch on the approach used for patients in these clinics.
- Main Meeting Room
Dr Pratt will present a brief overview of fatigue as a component or consequence of infections that we are likely to see in our communities. He will review suggested assessment relevant to infection and discuss interventions that may be appropriate.
UOW’s Medical Program is dedicated to improving healthcare in rural areas by preparing doctors with a strong rural focus.
Many of our students come from rural backgrounds, and a significant portion spend a year in rural clinical placements. As a result, our graduates are more likely to work in rural settings, particularly in General Practice. In 2019, we received government funding to expand our program, adding more student places and creating a new track for domestic students.
This presentation will provide an update on the progress and future plans for this initiative.
OSA is a complex multifactorial disease. While CPAP remains the gold standard for management, poor compliance results in patients seeking surgical opinion. There are a number of soft or hard tissue procedures that are available.
This presentation will provide an update on the current and future
treatment options.
Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is an uncommon though potentially morbid
complication of anti-resorptive therapy.
This presentation provides an update on the medications implicated, preventive strategies, management and dental implications associated with their use.
