Immediate Care in Primary Health Conference 2024
June 22nd, Coffs Harbour - Thank you to all who attended 🙏
Upskilling local healthcare professionals to support the needs of our community
Immediate care in primary health is crucial for addressing the health needs of individuals and families across the North Coast. When these issues arise suddenly, they require swift intervention to prevent further complications or an escalation in the care required. From minor injuries to sudden illnesses, the provision of timely and comprehensive care is essential for preserving the health and well-being of our population.
GPs, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals all play an interconnected role in the health of North Coast communities by responding to sudden conditions in their practice every day. Healthy North Coast warmly invites you to join us at our Immediate Care in Primary Health Conference in June 2024. View the agenda.
Why not join the Board of Healthy North Coast and local clinicians for canapés and conversation the night before the conference, June 21st at Pacific Bay Coffs Harbour, from 5.30pm – 7.00pm. Dr Andy Williams, Healthy North Coast Medical Educator, will host an interactive panel discussion about national health reform and impacts for practitioners locally.
About the event
The Healthy North Coast Immediate Care in Primary Health Conference is a one-day education event that offers profession-specific streams for primary health professionals, catering to the unique role you play in your patient’s multidisciplinary team.
Register now for:
- A vast range of immediate care topics commonly seen in a primary health context
- Profession-specific streams for GP’s, Nurses, Pharmacists and Allied Health Professionals
- Case studies, networking and an interdisciplinary discussion
- Optional certified CPR Training
- 7.5 CPD hours
Guests were invited to join a dynamic discussion on primary health care reforms within your local region.
Dr Andy Williams, Healthy North Coast Medical Educator, will host an interactive panel discussion about national health reform and impacts for practitioners locally. Representatives from Healthy North Coast, RACGP, ACRRM, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, North Coast Allied Health Association and the Australia Practice Nurse Network will share their perspectives on primary care access, multidisciplinary care in general practice and aged care, chronic disease management and hospital avoidance programs.
Panel:
- Dr. Adrian Gilliland, Chairman of the Board, Healthy North Coast
- Monika Wheeler, CEO, Healthy North Coast
- Dr Debra King, RACGP, The Grange Family Medical Centre
- Kayley Meredith, EEN, APNA Member, Chronic Disease Coordinator – Coffs Medical Centre
- Chris Braithwaite, Project Manager Lead, Pharmaceutical Society Australia
- Aaron Hardaker, Managing Principal, North Coast Allied Health
This will also be a unique opportunity for attendees to voice their opinions and contribute to the discussion!
Canapés and bar facilities will be available to purchase a range of beverage options. Please ensure any dietary requirements are noted upon registration.
This CPR training session is delivered by First Aid Courses Coffs Harbour. Students who successfully complete this nationally-recognised training will be awarded the statement of attainment for HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Session times:
- 9:15 – 11:15am
- 11:35am – 1:35pm
- 2:15 – 4:15pm
By opting into a CPR session, you are forfeiting attending those two sessions in the main conference.
Join us for an evening of networking, a delicious 2-course meal and live music entertainment. A perfect way to get to know your colleagues and the North Coast clinical community in a relaxed setting. More details on the band to be announced soon.
Extra tickets may be purchased for friends and partners if desired.
Full day conference: $50pp
Optional:
- CPR Training: Free of charge (limited spaces available)
- Dinner: $38pp – friends and partners welcome, bookings essential
If you are coming from out of town, you might be thinking of extending your stay on the beautiful Coffs Coast and making a weekend of it! Pacific Bay Resort is offering a special room rate for conference attendees so why not enjoy the resort facilities for an extra day or two! Simply email Tanya Watts, Business Development Manager, who will gladly confirm your arrangements.
Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs Harbour is spread over 100 acres of beautifully maintained gardens which extend to the secluded Charlesworth Bay beach. Featuring three resort swimming pools, restaurants and bars, a 9-hole golf course, tennis courts, resort spa, and extensive conference and event facilities – you’ll find everything you need for a first-class experience.
The Coffs Coast is NSW’s first certified ECO Destination overflowing with outdoor experiences, family-friendly attractions, local food and drink offerings and action-packed adventures. Visit the Coffs Coast tourism website to start planning your next adventure.
Take advantage of Mid North Coast Babysitting Services so you can enjoy the chance to unwind and network at our conference dinner while the little humans are taken care of!
A word from our GP Medical Educators...
In the busy day to day work of our primary health professionals, medical problems can often come at the most unexpected times. Learning how to deal with immediate presentations in a primary care setting is essential for all health practitioners, whether you're a GP, nurse, pharmacist of or an allied health professional. Attending our conference will give you the confidence to deal with the unexpected and support your clients better. We look forward to seeing you there!
Agenda
9:00am - 9:15am
Welcome from Healthy North Coast
9:15am - 9:30am
Welcome to Country
Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land, the Birpai and Widjabul Wia-bal Nations, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. Pay your respects to the Elders past, present and emerging.
9:30am
GP's
Long COVID
Nurses
Implementing Chronic Disease Management Plans and Health Assessments
Allied Health
Prevention of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
Practice Managers
Leading a Practice Team
10:15am
GP's
Heart Failure
Nurses
Long COVID
Allied Health
Interdisciplinary Management of Diabetes
Practice Managers
Managing Expectations and Performance
11:00am
Morning Tea
11:30am
GP's
Diabetes
Nurses
Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiac Rehab
Allied Health
Utilising Chronic Disease Management Plans
Practice Managers
12:15pm
GP's
Chronic Liver Disease
Nurses
Diabetes
Allied Health
Managing Chronic Respiratory Conditions
Practice Managers
Aggression in the Workplace
1:00pm
Lunch
1:45pm
GP's
Chronic Kidney Disease
Nurses
Navigating NDIS
Allied Health
Practice Managers
Practice Accreditation
2:30pm
GP's
Nurses
Allied Health
Practice Managers
Customer service and Communication Skills
3:15pm
Afternoon Tea
3:45pm
Integrating Interdisciplinary Care Teams in the Management of Chronic Disease
4:45pm
Wrap up & forum close
*Times are subject to change
Will I get CPD Points for attending?
Healthy North Coast is seeking accreditation for GP’s through RACGP & ACRRM for 6.5 hours.
All other professions will receive a Certificate of Attendance for their self-reporting CPD.
Agenda
Registrations open, and arrival tea and coffee
Introduction from Healthy North Coast & Welcome to Country
Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land, Gumbaynggirr Country, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. Pay your respects to the Elders past, present and emerging.
GPs
Delve into comprehensive management of red eye in general practice, focusing on assessment and appropriate management strategies, including referral criteria to ophthalmologists.
- Improve awareness of the causes of the acute red eye(s) presenting to GPs
- Develop knowledge and skills in assessing patients with an acutely red eye(s)
- Enhance awareness of the management of the red eye, including when referral to an ophthalmologist is indicated
Dr Patrick Kelly and Dr Michael Jones
Patrick Kelly and Michael Jones both graduated from their Optometry degrees last century. They have spent the vast majority of their careers in independent regional practice, and have worked together at RJK Optometry for 15 years.
As therapeutically endorsed optometrists, their practice in Coffs Harbour sees patients with acute ophthalmic presentations in patients of all ages. They co-manage chronic conditions, like glaucoma, with both local, and not-so-local ophthalmologists. Specialty contact lenses, dry eye treatment, paediatric eye care and personalised optical lens prescription are features of their day-to-day practice.
Nurses
Gain essential skills for accurate diagnosis and patient care on understanding ECGs. The session will cover an overview of ECG physiology, normal characteristics, rhythm recognition, and ECG interpretation.
- Explain the basic physiology of the ECG
- Identify the characteristics of a normal ECG
- Describe an approach to rhythm recognition
- Practice interpreting 12 lead ECGs
Leanne Bryant
Leanne Bryant is a registered nurse of 33 years with an extensive and varied background in the areas of critical care, education and women’s health. She currently works in Emergency and Women’s Health. Leanne is a lifelong learner and has completed a Master’s in Clinical Nursing and Teaching, a Graduate Diploma in Emergency Nursing; a Graduate Diploma in Alcohol and Drug Studies, A Family Planning Certificate, a Graduate Certificate in Asthma Education and a Graduate Certificate in Medical and Forensic Management of Adult Sexual Assault.
Leanne has been an Advanced Life Support Instructor Level 2 for 10 years and an instructor for trauma nursing programs. Leanne’s passion is educating nurses to enable them to work at the top of their licence and within their scope of practice. In Leanne’s spare time, she enjoys being in the outdoors and spending time with my family.
Pharmacists
Enhance knowledge of common sports injuries and immediate management for allied health professionals. Discover latest developments in investigating and managing acute sports injuries, including recognising red flags for referral to other healthcare providers.
- Improve understanding of the common sports injuries that present to allied health professionals and their immediate management
- Explore developments in the investigation and management of acute sports injuries, including red flags for referral on to another health care provider
Nathan O’Connor
Nathan O’Connor is an experienced musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapist working in private practice on the Coffs Coast. His experience spans over a decade working in private clinics and professional sports settings, managing a wide range of athletes and acute injuries, and acting as Clinical Services Manager for Mid North Coast Allied Health. He has worked directly with many sporting organisations to provide onsite sports coverage, including a number of years as part of the medical team at the Gold Coast Suns AFL club, as well as exposure to a wide range of injuries in private practice across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Coffs Coast. His presentation will focus on the key concepts of acute injury management, with particular emphasis on how to identify the need for appropriate referral to other health professionals.
Allied Health
Discover how to identify and measure childhood trauma using the ACE system, recognise red flags, understand signs of stress and trauma, employ effective engagement strategies, and make valuable referrals.
- Learn about the ACE system for identifying and measuring trauma backgrounds in children
- Identify red flags (threats to health and safety) in young clients requiring response
- Identify signs of stress and trauma in your young clients
- Learn strategies for settling/engaging young clients to enable effective therapy
- Consider useful referrals to other programs or members of the multi-disciplinary team
Dr Nicola Homes & Angie Brae
Dr Nicola Holmes: After growing up in Coffs Harbour and studying medicine at the University of Newcastle, Nicola completed her General Practice training in 2000 with the highest mark in NSW. She has practiced in Coffs Harbour since then including 10 years in adolescent mental health at Headspace Coffs Harbour. She has completed level 2 focussed psychological strategies training. She also has a passion for teaching and worked with North Coast GP Training for 10 years training GP registrars. She continues in her educator role working for the Black Dog Institute delivering workshops on mental health skills for GPs and psychologists as well as giving regular presentations to parents of local primary schools on how to nurture children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Angeline Brae: Angeline is a Gestalt therapist, child sand play therapist, family constellation facilitator, experiential psychotherapist, and credentialed mental health nurse. She has a Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, Post Graduate Diploma in Gestalt therapy, and is qualified in Experiential Psychotherapy.
Angeline works in private practice and delivers services from the Innovation Hub at Southern Cross University Campus in Coffs Harbour. She has 25 years’ experience working within the therapeutic field of children’s mental health and in supporting parents, carers and families. Angeline is also experienced in working with adolescents and adults.
Angeline is currently working with a multidisciplinary team to develop a parenting program, a child program and a relationship play program. She offers clinical supervision to other professionals using an integrative model and she enjoys teaching at the University on mental health nursing and counselling skills.
GPs
Explore diabetic emergencies in general practice, covering assessment, initial management, and referral criteria. Gain insights into preventing emergencies through patient engagement and self-management strategies.
- Explore the range of diabetic emergencies that can present in general practice, including acute decompensation as well as the importance of looking at wounds/gastro in the undiagnosed diabetic patient
- Improve understanding of the approach to initial management of diabetic emergencies in clinic and when to refer to the emergency department
- Develop understanding of how to prevent diabetic emergencies in patients, including strategies to improve patient engagement and health literacy in self-management of diabetes and sick day planning
Dr Hywel James
Nurses
Discover a structured approach to assessing children while grasping the anatomical, physiological, and developmental disparities in children. Gain insight into physiological changes related to aging and explore key challenges in nursing care for both the very young and elderly in primary care settings.
- Explain a structured approach to the assessment of children
- Understand the anatomical, physiological, and developmental differences in children
- Describe the physiologic changes related to ageing
- Identify and discuss key challenges in primary care for nursing care of the very young and old
Leanne Bryant
Leanne Bryant is a registered nurse of 33 years with an extensive and varied background in the areas of critical care, education and women’s health. She currently works in Emergency and Women’s Health. Leanne is a lifelong learner and has completed a Master’s in Clinical Nursing and Teaching, a Graduate Diploma in Emergency Nursing; a Graduate Diploma in Alcohol and Drug Studies, A Family Planning Certificate, a Graduate Certificate in Asthma Education and a Graduate Certificate in Medical and Forensic Management of Adult Sexual Assault.
Leanne has been an Advanced Life Support Instructor Level 2 for 10 years and an instructor for trauma nursing programs. Leanne’s passion is educating nurses to enable them to work at the top of their licence and within their scope of practice. In Leanne’s spare time, she enjoys being in the outdoors and spending time with my family.
Pharmacists
Delve into comprehensive management of red eye in community pharmacies, focusing on assessment and appropriate management strategies, including referral criteria to ophthalmologists.
- Improve awareness of the causes of the acute red eye(s) presenting to GPs
- Develop knowledge and skills in assessing patients with an acutely red eye(s)
- Enhance awareness of the management of the red eye, including when referral to an ophthalmologist is indicated
Dr Patrick Kelly and Dr Michael Jones
Patrick Kelly and Michael Jones both graduated from their Optometry degrees last century. They have spent the vast majority of their careers in independent regional practice, and have worked together at RJK Optometry for 15 years.
As therapeutically endorsed optometrists, their practice in Coffs Harbour sees patients with acute ophthalmic presentations in patients of all ages. They co-manage chronic conditions, like glaucoma, with both local, and not-so-local ophthalmologists. Specialty contact lenses, dry eye treatment, paediatric eye care and personalised optical lens prescription are features of their day-to-day practice.
Allied Health
Learn to spot red flags in older patients seeking allied health care, identify sensory and mental health issues, and effectively use HealthPathways for referrals. Explore the responsibilities of being a first-contact practitioner for the elderly.
- Identify red flags (threats to health and safety that require a response) in older people presenting for allied health care
- Identify problems in sensory function (e.g. hearing, vision) or mental health in older people presenting for allied health care
- Use HealthPathways to identify and navigate referrals to other programs or members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Acknowledge your responsibilities as a first contact practitioner in treating the elderly
Dr Sarah Mollard, BMed, MPHTM, FRACGP & Ben McLellan, Healthy Ageing Coordinator, MNCLHD
Dr Sarah Mollard is a GP practicing in Port Macquarie and the lead clinical editor for Mid and North Coast HealthPathways. The HealthPathways team works to help clinicians ensure their patients receive the right care, in the right place at the right time, as the trusted source of local clinical, referral and health systems information, and by driving local health system improvements through collaborative partnerships between primary and tertiary care.
When not at work, Sarah spends her time camping with her family, gardening in her food forest, and volunteering with local environmental and climate change groups.
Ben McLellan is the Healthy Ageing Coordinator in the Mid North Coast Local Health District Health Promotion team, with over five years’ experience in the field. He holds a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science. Ben specialises in facilitating the delivery of healthy lifestyle and falls prevention programs for older adults, including program managing the Stepping On program and promoting the Active and Healthy website. Ben is also the Coffs Clinical Network Lead for promoting NSW Health’s Get Healthy Service to clinical and community services. Ben is currently conducting a needs assessment for older adults and is actively seeking clinician collaboration and insights to enhance the health outcomes of older adults living on the Mid North Coast.
9:15am – 10:15am Optional CPR training session #1 – limited spaces available in each session
Morning Tea
GPs
Boost understanding of acute cardiac arrhythmias in general practice, enhancing confidence in both assessment and management. Participants learn to identify what can be safely managed in clinic settings.
- Enhance awareness of the various acute cardiac arrhythmias and their presentations in general practice
- Improve confidence in assessing patients with acute arrhythmias in general practice
- Develop confidence in managing acute arrythmias, including identifying what can and cannot be safely managed in clinic
Dr Austin May
Dr Austin May is a Cardiologist who was born in Coffs Harbour and completed his medical training at the University of NSW, graduating with Honours in 2010. Dr May underwent specialty training in Cardiology at Gosford and St Vincent’s Hospitals, conferring Fellowship to the Royal Australian College of Physicians in 2017.
Dr May undertook a further two years of subspecialty training at John Hunter Hospital, qualifying as an Interventional Cardiologist and Cardiac Devices Specialist as set by the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand. Dr May is also internationally recognised as a Certified Cardiac Devices Specialist with the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners. Dr May is nationally certified as a specialist in CT coronary angiography.
Nurses
Delve into acute wound management principles, including burns and bites. Explore recent advancements in wound care products and the role of wound CNS/CNC support.
- Review the principles of managing acute wounds, including burns and bites, and how these differ from the management of chronic wounds
- Explore developments in the products available to manage acute wounds
- Improve awareness of the role of the wound CNS/CNC to support patients with acute wounds
Ann Fowler
Ann has over 20 years experience as a Wound consultant in the acute, primary, community and aged care settings, Ann consolidated her experience with a Masters in Wound Management (Monash) and is currently employed by NSW Health for the Mid North Coast Local Health District, inpatients, and maintains a strong focus on improved collaborative care between all health disciplines.
Ann is also Director of Fowler Wound Consultancy. Her passion remains that of sharing wound management theory and practical knowledge and a translation of this into every day practice, whatever the health setting.
Pharmacists
Examine the factors contributing to sudden headaches, enabling pharmacists to confidently evaluate patients and recognise warning signs. Increase understanding of diverse treatment methods and patient-driven approaches, providing participants with thorough resources to manage sudden headache occurrences adeptly.
- Explore the causes of acute headache that can present
- Develop confidence in assessing patients with acute headaches, including identification of red flags
- Improve awareness of the management options available, as well as patient self-management strategies for acute headache
Dr Simon Dunn
Allied Health
Deepen allied health professionals understanding of common sports injuries and immediate management techniques. Explore recent developments in investigating and treating acute sports injuries, while honing skills in recognising red flags that warrant referral to other healthcare providers.
- Improve understanding of the common sports injuries that present to allied health professionals and their immediate management
- Explore developments in the investigation and management of acute sports injuries, including red flags for referral on to another health care provider
Nathan O’Connor
Nathan O’Connor is an experienced musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapist working in private practice on the Coffs Coast. His experience spans over a decade working in private clinics and professional sports settings, managing a wide range of athletes and acute injuries, and acting as Clinical Services Manager for Mid North Coast Allied Health. He has worked directly with many sporting organisations to provide onsite sports coverage, including a number of years as part of the medical team at the Gold Coast Suns AFL club, as well as exposure to a wide range of injuries in private practice across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Coffs Coast. His presentation will focus on the key concepts of acute injury management, with particular emphasis on how to identify the need for appropriate referral to other health professionals.
GPs
Delve into the causes of acute headaches, empowering General Practitioners to confidently assess patients and identify potential red flags. It enhances awareness of various management options and patient self-management strategies, equipping attendees with comprehensive tools to effectively address acute headache presentations. adeptly.
- Explore the causes of acute headache that can present
- Develop confidence in assessing patients with acute headaches, including identification of red flags
- Improve awareness of the management options available, as well as patient self-management strategies for acute headache
Dr Simon Dunn
Nurses
Explore the vital role of nurses in immediate care, triage, and handover processes in this session. Delve into opportunities to enhance nurse involvement in the care of acutely unwell patients and develop confidence in reviewing practice systems to support increased nurse engagement in managing such patients.
- Understand the role of the nurse in immediate care, triage and handover
- Explore opportunities to enhance involvement of the nurse in the care of acutely unwell patients
- Develop confidence in reviewing practice systems that support increased involvement of the nurse in managing patients that are acutely unwell
Kim Poyner
Kim is a highly accredited health coaching and chronic disease management professional, training health professionals nationally. She’s a renowned keynote speaker in change management and team-based care, receiving the 2015 Australian Best Practice Nurse award. Kim also holds director roles in healthcare organisations to promote excellence.
Pharmacists
Delve into acute wound management principles, including burns and bites. Explore recent advancements in wound care products and the role of wound CNS/CNC support.
- Review the principles of managing acute wounds, including burns and bites, and how these differ from the management of chronic wounds
- Explore developments in the products available to manage acute wounds
- Improve awareness of the role of the wound CNS/CNC to support patients with acute wounds
Ann Fowler
Ann has over 20 years experience as a Wound consultant in the acute, primary, community and aged care settings, Ann consolidated her experience with a Masters in Wound Management (Monash) and is currently employed by NSW Health for the Mid North Coast Local Health District, inpatients, and maintains a strong focus on improved collaborative care between all health disciplines.
Ann is also Director of Fowler Wound Consultancy. Her passion remains that of sharing wound management theory and practical knowledge and a translation of this into every day practice, whatever the health setting.
Allied Health
Delve into acute wound management principles, including burns and bites. Explore recent advancements in wound care products and the role of wound CNS/CNC support.
- Review the principles of managing acute wounds, including burns and bites, and how these differ from the management of chronic wounds
- Explore developments in the products available to manage acute wounds
- Improve awareness of the role of the wound CNS/CNC to support patients with acute wounds
Dr Cameron James
Dr Cameron James is a skilled General Practitioner and Rural Generalist with expertise in anaesthesia and emergency medicine. For the past 8 years, he’s been dedicated to the Mid North Coast community, serving in diverse clinical and non-clinical roles.
He values the guidance of HealthPathways and strives to enhance healthcare collaboration. Outside work, he enjoys outdoor adventures with friends and family, alongside his spirited border collie cross poodle, and is an active member of the Port Macquarie community.
11:35am – 12:35pm Optional CPR training session #2 – limited spaces available in each session
Lunch
GPs
Elevate awareness of common fractures seen by GPs, deepen understanding of management strategies, and explore the multidisciplinary team’s role in fracture management, including fracture clinics and allied health providers.
- Enhance awareness of common fractures that can present to GPs
- Improve understanding of the management strategies for common fractures
- Explore the role of the multidisciplinary team in the management of common fractures, including fracture clinic and allied health providers
Dr Matthew Broadhead
Dr Matthew Broadhead is a Fellowship-trained Australian Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in the treatment of disorders of the hip and knee. Dr Broadhead graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2006 and completed his training in Orthopaedic Surgery at hospitals in Australia and the U.S.A to become a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). He is also a Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association (FAOrthA).
Nurses
Recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, describe patient management, and discuss the treatment of anaphylaxis in primary care during this session.
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
- Describe the management of a patient with anaphylaxis
- Discuss the treatment of anaphylaxis in primary care
Leann Bryant
Leanne Bryant is a registered nurse of 33 years with an extensive and varied background in the areas of critical care, education and women’s health. She currently works in Emergency and Women’s Health.
Leanne is a lifelong learner and has completed a Master’s in Clinical Nursing and Teaching, a Graduate Diploma in Emergency Nursing; a Graduate Diploma in Alcohol and Drug Studies, A Family Planning Certificate, a Graduate Certificate in Asthma Education and a Graduate Certificate in Medical and Forensic Management of Adult Sexual Assault. Leanne has been an Advanced Life Support Instructor Level 2 for 10 years and an instructor for trauma nursing programs.
Leanne’s passion is educating nurses to enable them to work at the top of their licence and within their scope of practice. In Leanne’s spare time, she enjoys being in the outdoors and spending time with my family.
Pharmacists
Enhance awareness of common and significant rashes seen in children among community pharmacists. Develop strategies for recognising red flags and deciding when to refer a child to a GP versus the emergency department. Explore management options available to pharmacists for treating common pediatric rashes in the community.
- Improve awareness of the variety of common and important rashes that can present in children to a community pharmacist
- Develop strategies for identifying red flags, including which child to send to the GP compared with the emergency department
- Explore the management options available to pharmacists in managing common paediatric rashes in the community
Dr Stephanie White
Allied Health
Uncover causes and prognosis of acute back pain, dispel myths, learn patient-centered approaches, use red flags for screening, and explore referrals for prevention.
- Understanding the causes of acute back pain and prognosis
- Understand common myths and beliefs about back pain and how to address these with your patients
- Understand patient centred and evidence based approaches to the management of acute back pain, including why education and reassurance is key, the role of pharmacotherapy, and making key messages land with patients
- Consider appropriate use of red flags to screen for serious pathology
- Consider useful referrals to other programs or members of the multi-disciplinary team and explore ideas for better back pain prevention
Dr Amanda Tutti
Amanda is a Physiotherapist with over 17 years experience working in clinical practice and health service management across the public and private sectors. For the last 5 years Amanda has worked in an advanced scope clinical role providing early assessment and screening clinics for patients referred for orthopaedic specialist review of hip and knee arthritis and back pain. Amanda is a part time senior research officer with the University of Sydney. Amanda’s research interests include examining ways to improve the communication skills and confidence of clinicians to more effectively integrate lifestyle management into the care of people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions and improve patient outcomes.
GPs
Enhance your awareness of key paediatric emergencies in general practice and develop essential knowledge and skills for their assessment and management. Identify what can be safely managed in primary care, establishing appropriate safety netting, and recognizing when referral to the emergency department is necessary.
- Improve awareness of the key paediatric emergencies that can present in general practice
- Develop knowledge and skills regarding the assessment and management of paediatric emergencies
- Explore what can and cannot be safely managed in primary care, how to develop appropriate safety netting and when to refer to the emergency department
Dr Stephanie White and Dr Clare Dunn, Paediatrician
Nurses
Enhance awareness of acute emergencies within Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) while refining your assessment and management skills. Gain confidence in aligning patient and family preferences, RACF capabilities, and GP capacity to effectively plan treatments for acute emergencies.
- Improve awareness of the range of acute emergencies that can present in the RACF
- Enhance knowledge of the assessment and management of acute emergencies in the RACF
- Support confidence in balancing the treatment preferences of the patient/family, the capabilities of the RACF and the capacity of the patient’s GP in managing acute emergencies to help support treatment planning
Kim Poyner
Kim is a highly accredited health coaching and chronic disease management professional, training health professionals nationally. She’s a renowned keynote speaker in change management and team-based care, receiving the 2015 Australian Best Practice Nurse award. Kim also holds director roles in healthcare organisations to promote excellence.
Pharmacists
Recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, describe patient management, and discuss the treatment of anaphylaxis in primary care during this session.
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
- Describe the management of a patient with anaphylaxis
- Discuss the treatment of anaphylaxis in primary care
Leann Bryant
Leanne Bryant is a registered nurse of 33 years with an extensive and varied background in the areas of critical care, education and women’s health. She currently works in Emergency and Women’s Health.
Leanne is a lifelong learner and has completed a Master’s in Clinical Nursing and Teaching, a Graduate Diploma in Emergency Nursing; a Graduate Diploma in Alcohol and Drug Studies, A Family Planning Certificate, a Graduate Certificate in Asthma Education and a Graduate Certificate in Medical and Forensic Management of Adult Sexual Assault. Leanne has been an Advanced Life Support Instructor Level 2 for 10 years and an instructor for trauma nursing programs.
Leanne’s passion is educating nurses to enable them to work at the top of their licence and within their scope of practice. In Leanne’s spare time, she enjoys being in the outdoors and spending time with my family.
Allied Health
Explore causes of common eating disorders, pinpoint red flags in clients, discuss current challenges in management, consider multidisciplinary responses, and discover resources for effective intervention.
- Identify a patient presenting with signs of critical compromise
- Understand local management pathways for escalation of care of patients with eating disorders at risk of compromise
- Develop communication strategies to clearly communicate risk to primary care treatment team
Dr Ashlea Broomfield
Dr Ashlea Broomfield is a GP with a special interest in Psychological Medicine a Credentialed Mental Health Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC-MH) and psychosexual therapist. In her clinical practice she works with people who have issues relating to food, sex or their bodies. Dr Broomfield has a passion for medical education and is involved in the supervision and education of GP trainees. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and expertise in a way that is engaging and easy to understand for clinicians.
2:15pm – 3:15pm Optional CPR training session #3 – limited spaces available in each session
Afternoon Tea
What services are required to manage immediate mental health care presentations in primary health
Wrap up & Forum close
Conference Dinner (optional) - partners welcome - $38pp - booking essential
*Times are subject to change
Will I get CPD Points for attending?
Healthy North Coast is seeking accreditation for GPs through RACGP & ACRRM for 7.5 hours.
All other professions will receive a Certificate of Attendance for their self-reporting CPD.
Register for the 2024 Immediate Care in Primary Health Conference now!
The Healthy North Coast Immediate Care in Primary Health Conference 2024 is developed in collaboration with North Coast Allied Health Association and HealthPathways.
