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GENERAL PRACTICE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

17-19 MAY 2019 SYDNEY SHOWGROUND, SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK ORGANISED BY:

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Join us in Sydney for Australia’s leading CPD event for primary care The General Practice Conference & Exhibition (GPCE) series kicks off at Sydney Showground from 17-19 May 2019 marking our 25th anniversary supporting excellence in Australian General Practice.

To celebrate, we’re bringing you a brand new, diverse, CPD accredited conference program with over 100 education sessions and practical workshops, providing applicable and implementable education to bring straight back to your practice.

Why you can’t miss out! ✔ Choose from more than 6 brand new ALMs each worth 40 CPD points!

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ear from Dr Peter Brukner, OAM at H Friday’s opening keynote session

✔ Learn from specialist and expert speakers across diverse topics

✔ Enrol into our brand new GPCE

Academy – mastering preparation for Fellowship exams

✔ Take advantage of a dedicated program

✔ See the latest innovations and benefit from ‘event only’ discounts at the exhibition

✔ Share experiences and build

relationships with like-minded professionals at our networking functions

The GPCE events are the best GP conferences out there GPCE SYDNEY 2018 DELEGATE

✔ PLUS, obtain your remaining CPD points before the end of the 2017-2019 triennium.

designed for practice nurses

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Welcome address and opening keynote from Dr Peter Brukner, OAM Join us for the official welcome address and opening keynote session with Dr Peter Brukner, OAM, a specialist sports and exercise physician who, up until recently, practised as the Australian cricket team doctor. Read more on page 5.

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Why attend - The 2019 conference agenda Refresh your skills and knowledge across a huge range of therapeutic areas The GPCE 2019 program has been designed to suit the changing needs of all primary care professionals, with high quality CPD content in four interest area categories, focusing on your practice, your business, your curiosity and your life.

Practice

These sessions will give you an update on the latest clinical recommendations in general practice, focussing on practical, useful takeaways in a range of therapeutic areas.

Life

Business

Turning the stethoscope round to you! If 2018 has taken the stuffing out of you, these sessions will focus on personal health and well-being, work-life balance, time management, communication skills and more.

If your focus for 2019 is improving your business, these sessions will cover the foundations of practice, profitability, team, risk, reputation, systems, operations and more!

Curiosity

Feed your curiosity and learn more about what’s new now and what’s coming!

Covering technology, research, what others are doing, these sessions are guaranteed to inspire!

Who should attend?

GPCE is open to all primary healthcare professionals including:

General practitioners

GP registrars

Practice nurses

Allied health professionals

Practice staff

Medical students

WITH THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

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GPCE ACADEMY Mastering exam preparation

Led by four clinically experienced RACGP and ACRRM examiners over an invaluable 6-month period, the GPCE Academy is our NEWEST high intensity educational opportunity designed specifically for GP registrars, IMG doctors and non-VR doctors looking to get ahead in the lead-up to their practical Fellowship examinations.

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May - November, ThinkGP: 4+ hrs of online education plus expert videos, webinars and more!

May 17-19, GPCE Sydney: 8 hrs of unmissable live training and simulations

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A fully supportive and innovative preparation program presented by a stellar GP advisory board: MEDICAL ADVICE

Dr John Crimmins

Dr Karin Jodlowski-Tan

Dr Rebecca Stewart

Dr Simon Cowap

Find out more at gpce.com.au/sydney/conference/gpce-academy

Implementing effective educational techniques to help you to pass your practical OSCE exams, the GPCE Academy will help you to become not just a good doctor, but an exceptional one.

Why you can’t miss out ✔ Improve your confidence

and develop your clinical reasoning, decision making and communication skills across all Fellowship segments

✔ Delve into 20+ ‘Sherlock

Holmes mystery-style’ case analyses simulating the unpredictable nature of the exam and real clinical experiences

✔ Partake in informative daily Academy Advisory Q&A panel discussions

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✔ Learn key GP skills based on the

RACGP Curriculum for Fellowship

✔ Connect with, and learn

alongside a supportive network of peers all preparing for the exam

✔ Get free access to GPCE

Sydney conference sessions between your Academy sessions plus full day access on Friday

✔ Take advantage of ongoing

online modules and webinars in the lead-up to your exam date

KEYNOTE SESSIONS

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ATTENDEES

We are proud to announce our all-new keynote speaker line-up! Do not miss the industry’s top innovators and influencers discussing key issues affecting your general practice today.

FRIDAY WELCOME ADDRESS AND OPENING KEYNOTE

Dr Peter Brukner, OAM We are getting fatter and sicker – what are we going to do about it?

Over the past 40 years we have got steadily fatter and sicker. Now 70% of Australian men are overweight or obese, as are more than half of our women and over a quarter of our children. There are nearly 2 million people with diabetes in this country and the incidence of many other chronic diseases is steadily increasing. Why has this occurred? How are we, on the primary care coalface, going to turn things around?

SATURDAY KEYNOTE

GPs on the front line of population health More than ever before, general practice has a key role to play in disease prevention, testing and treatment. The NSW Health Chief Health Officer will convene an expert panel from across the population health sector to highlight the role of GPs in providing care to their patients in areas such as blood-borne viruses, obesity, alcohol and other drugs, and sexually transmissible infections.

Saturday 18 May/ 8:15am

Friday 17 May/ 8:15am

Good quality speakers, a wide range of exhibitors, lots of networking opportunities, over all a well organised event!

GPCE SYDNEY 2018 DELEGATE

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Conference program PLAN YOUR SESSIONS View the session synopses and register at gpce.com.au/sydney Session spaces are limited

FRIDAY 17 MAY SESSION

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Keynote 8.15 - 9.15 • Friday keynote: We are getting fatter and sicker – what are we going to do about it?

ALMS

MASTERCLASS

EDUCATION SESSION

SESSION

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9.30 - 11.00 • Asthma update ALM – breathing new life into the management of asthma (Part 1) • Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Groups A & B, part 1)

9.30 - 11.00 • CPR in general practice

9.45 - 10.45 • Beyond Now – helping patients at risk of suicide, using a prevention planning app • Diet and diabetes – a brave new world?

• Effective diagnosis and monitoring of hypertension in primary care • Heavy menstrual bleeding – does failure of conservative treatment require a hysterectomy?

• Just skin deep? – the importance of treating skin tears • Recurrent UTIs and prophylaxis in the era of antibiotic resistance • Take your own medicine – looking after your wellbeing as a healthcare professional • The role of melatonin in sleep – helping patients with primary insomnia

SESSION

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11.15 - 12.45 • Asthma update ALM – breathing new life into the management of asthma (Part 2) • Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Groups A & B, part 2)

11.15 - 12.45 • CPR in general practice • Diabetic retinopathy masterclass

11.30 - 12.30 • Adverse childhood experiences and their impact on chronic disease • Chronic kidney disease update – handing you the new handbook recommendations • GPs and practice nurses – getting the best from each other • Radiation therapy for prostate cancer – getting to the bottom of what’s new • Raiders of the lost item numbers • The digital doctor – technology for self-management of chronic diseases • When parenting isn’t easy – helping parents cope in the first 6 months

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1.30 - 3.00 • Detecting and managing chronic kidney disease ALM (Part 1) • Diabetes management in general practice ALM – fresh thinking for better patient outcomes (Group A, part 1) • Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Group A, part 3)

1.30 - 3.00 • CPR in general practice

1.30 - 2.30 • Being a quack’s quack!

• Critical communication skills to increase effectiveness, not time!

• Eliminating hepatitis C in Australia – a workshop for GPs • Exasperating exacerbations – managing the moderate to severe COPD patient • Medical machine learning – Australian healthcare in the age of artificial intelligence • Reducing preventable fractures in primary care • Shared debt recovery – who’s responsible and what should we be doing?

• The gut biome, poo transplants and probiotics – just a load of shite?

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3.15 - 4.45 • Detecting and managing chronic kidney disease ALM (Part 2) • Diabetes management in general practice ALM – fresh thinking for better patient outcomes (Group A, part 2) • Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Group A, part 4)

3.15 - 4.45 • CPR in general practice

3.15 - 4.15 • Childhood obesity – exploring the impact of parental obesity and early childhood disadvantage • Dementia dilemmas – practical solutions to managing dementia in the community • Getting to grips with guidelines – a new approach to first injectables in type 2 diabetes • GPs in the genomic era – implications for general practice • It’s all about me – a patient-centred approach to depression management • The Golden Eye Rules – assessment and treatment of eye conditions, including glaucoma and macular degeneration

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SATURDAY 18 MAY SESSION

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Keynote 8.15 - 9.15 • Saturday keynote: GPs on the front line of population health ALMS

MASTERCLASS

EDUCATION SESSION

SESSION

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9.30 - 11.00 • Asthma update ALM – breathing new life into the management of asthma (Part 3) • Detecting and managing chronic kidney disease ALM (Part 3) • Diabetes management in general practice ALM – fresh thinking for better patient outcomes (Group A, part 3) • Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Group B, part 3)

9.30 - 11.00 • CPR in general practice

9.45 - 10.45 • Beating burnout – a session on self-care for practice nurses • Beyond Now – helping patients at risk of suicide, using a prevention planning app • Critical communication skills to increase effectiveness, not time!

• Heavy menstrual bleeding – does failure of conservative treatment require a hysterectomy?

• Just skin deep? – the importance of treating skin tears • Reducing preventable fractures in primary care • Teledermatology to diagnose melanoma – a smart business model improving patient outcomes • The Golden Eye Rules – assessment and treatment of eye conditions, including glaucoma and macular degeneration

SESSION

11.15 - 12.45 • Asthma update ALM – breathing new life into the management of asthma (Part 4) • Detecting and managing chronic kidney disease ALM (Part 4) • Diabetes management in general practice ALM – fresh thinking for better patient outcomes (Group A, part 4) • Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Group B, part 4)

11.15 - 12.45 • CPR in general practice • Diabetic retinopathy masterclass

11.30 - 12.30 • Adverse childhood experiences and their impact on chronic disease • Dementia dilemmas – practical solutions to managing dementia in the community •M edicinal cannabis – navigating through the confusion •R aiders of the lost item numbers • S exual health update in general practice – a session for practice nurses • The digital doctor – technology for self-management of chronic diseases • The role of melatonin in sleep – helping patients with primary insomnia

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GPCE Academy - Mastering exam preparation (Part 1) SESSION

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1.30 - 3.00 • Diabetes management in general practice ALM – fresh thinking for better patient outcomes (Group B, part 1) • Heart failure management ALM – what do GPs need to know in 2019? (Part 1) • Helping your patients navigate through the menopause ALM (Part 1) • Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Groups C & D, part 1)

1.30 - 3.00 • CPR in general practice

1.30 - 2.30 •B eing a quack’s quack!

•C PR in general practice • E xasperating exacerbations – managing the moderate to severe COPD patient •G Ps and practice nurses – getting the best from each other • It’s all about me – a patient-centred approach to depression management • L ost for words – meeting the needs of patients with mild cognitive impairment •M anaging chronic pain – alternatives to opioids •R ecurrent UTIs and prophylaxis in the era of antibiotic resistance • S hared debt recovery – who’s responsible and what should we be doing?

GPCE Academy - Mastering exam preparation (Part 2) SESSION

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3.15 - 4.45 • Diabetes management in general practice ALM – fresh thinking for better patient outcomes (Group B, part 2) • Heart failure management ALM – what do GPs need to know in 2019? (Part 2) • Helping your patients navigate through the menopause ALM (Part 2) • Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Groups C & D, part 2)

3.15 - 4.45 • CPR in general practice

3.15 - 4.15 •C hildhood obesity – exploring the impact of parental obesity and early childhood disadvantage •C PR in general practice •D rugs of addiction – a session for practice nurses • E liminating hepatitis C in Australia – a workshop for GPs •G etting to grips with guidelines – a new approach to first injectables in type 2 diabetes •H air and hormones – taking a look at polycystic ovarian syndrome • S tepping up your game in asthma – optimally managing asthma of varying severity • Taking the pain out of headache management • Treating Parkinson’s disease – a stimulating discussion

GPCE Academy - Mastering exam preparation (Part 3)

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Conference program SUNDAY 19 MAY

1

Keynote 8.15 - 9.15 Sunday keynote ALMS

MASTERCLASS

EDUCATION SESSION

SESSION

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9.30 - 11.00 • Diabetes management in general practice ALM – fresh thinking for better patient outcomes (Group B, part 3) • Heart failure management ALM – what do GPs need to know in 2019? (Part 3) • Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Group C, part 3)

9.30 - 11.00 • CPR in general practice

9.45 - 10.45 • Effective diagnosis and monitoring of hypertension in primary care • Hair and hormones – taking a look at polycystic ovarian syndrome • LGBTQI & you – ensuring sensitivity in your clinical practice • Managing chronic pain – alternatives to opioids • Take your own medicine – looking after your wellbeing as a healthcare professional • Taking the pain out of headache management • Teledermatology to diagnose melanoma – a smart business model improving patient outcomes • Type 2 diabetes prevention and management for practice nurses

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11.15 - 12.45 • Diabetes management in general practice ALM – fresh thinking for better patient outcomes (Group B, part 4) • Heart failure management ALM – what do GPs need to know in 2019? (Part 4) • Helping your patients navigate through the menopause ALM (Part 3) • Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Group C, part 4)

11.15 - 12.45 • CPR in general practice

11.30 - 12.30 • Adverse childhood experiences and their impact on chronic disease • Medicinal cannabis – navigating through the confusion • Raiders of the lost item numbers • Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) – the forgotten joint • The role of the senior practice nurse • Treating Parkinson’s disease – a stimulating discussion

SESSION

SESSION

GPCE Academy - Mastering exam preparation (Part 4)

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1.30 - 3.00 • Helping your patients navigate through the menopause ALM (Part 4) • Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Group D, part 3)

1.30 - 3.00 • CPR in general practice

1.30 - 2.30 • Beyond Now – helping patients at risk of suicide, using a prevention planning app • Chronic kidney disease update – handing you the new handbook recommendations • Lost for words – meeting the needs of patients with mild cognitive impairment • Radiation therapy for prostate cancer – getting to the bottom of what’s new • Shared debt recovery – who’s responsible and what should we be doing?

• Stepping up your game in asthma – optimally managing asthma of varying severity • Who’s fault is it anyway? – legal accountability and open disclosure in general practice nursing

GPCE Academy - Mastering exam preparation (Part 5)

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3.15 - 4.45 • Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Group D, part 4)

3.15 - 4.45 • CPR in general practice

3.15 - 4.15 • Diet and diabetes – a brave new world?

• Facing an acute mental health presentation – a session for practice nurses • GPs in the genomic era – implications for general practice • Medical machine learning – Australian healthcare in the age of artificial intelligence • The gut biome, poo transplants and probiotics – just a load of shite?

• When parenting isn’t easy – helping parents cope in the first 6 months

GPCE Academy - Mastering exam preparation (Part 6)

For any assistance with the program or registration, please contact our team via email on info@gpce.com.au or by phone on 1800 571 960

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Arm yourself with cross-disciplinary skills

Join a must-attend event for GPs and practice teams, with more than 130 hours of sessions, tackling the latest clinical developments and bringing together an impressive range of local and national speakers.

ACTIVE LEARNING MODULES (ALMs) CHRONIC CONDITIONS Detecting and managing chronic kidney disease ALM PART 1 - FRIDAY - SESSION 4 PART 2 - FRIDAY - SESSION 5 PART 3 - SATURDAY - SESSION 2 PART 4 - SATURDAY - SESSION 3

Effective management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) helps to prolong the decline of kidney function and reduce complications associated with end stage kidney disease. CKD management also addresses comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes. This active learning module uses didactic presentations and interactive case studies to highlight these often complex and inter-related issues and help you to effectively manage your patients with CKD and comorbidities.

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

eart failure management H ALM – what do GPs need to know in 2019?

PART 1 - SATURDAY - SESSION 4 PART 2 - SATURDAY - SESSION 5

sthma update ALM – A breathing new life into the management of asthma

PART 3 - SUNDAY - SESSION 2 PART 4 - SUNDAY - SESSION 3

Get to grips with heart failure diagnosis, management and a multi-disciplinary team approach, in this case-study based ALM. Develop a deeper understanding of heart failure medications to prescribe, titrate, switch and monitor with confidence. Learn why, how and when to use the new ARNI class of medications and leave the ALM with a template for creating an effective heart failure management plan. This highly practice-focussed activity provides practical tools to deliver the best possible care for heart failure patients, in line with the new 2018 Heart Failure Guidelines.

PART 1 - FRIDAY - SESSION 2 PART 2 - FRIDAY - SESSION 3

PART 3 - SATURDAY - SESSION 2 PART 4 - SATURDAY - SESSION 3

Given that 1 in 9 patients in Australia have asthma, it’s a good idea to stay up to date. This simple, practical and hands-on education from Asthma Australia will help you gain the latest knowledge and give you increased confidence diagnosing, managing and educating your asthma patients in general practice.

WOMEN’S HEALTH iabetes management in D general practice ALM – fresh thinking for better patient outcomes GROUP A PART 1 - FRIDAY - SESSION 4 PART 2 - FRIDAY - SESSION 5 PART 3 - SATURDAY - SESSION 2 PART 4 - SATURDAY - SESSION 3

GROUP B PART 1 - SATURDAY - SESSION 4 PART 2 - SATURDAY - SESSION 5 PART 3 - SUNDAY - SESSION 2 PART 4 - SUNDAY - SESSION 3

A/PROF MARK KENNEDY & DR SUZANE RYAN

The day-to-day workload of diabetes management can leave little time for reflection on the factors that could make the biggest differences to your patients.

This ALM cuts through dogma, taps into the evidence and focusses on what really matters, including delivering non-threatening weight and lifestyle messages, dealing proactively with cardiovascular risk and multimorbidity, engaging chronically disengaged patients, and busting confusion around the pharmacological management of diabetes.

EMERGENCY MEDICINE anagement of the emergency M patient in the primary and remote setting ALM GROUP A PART 1 - FRIDAY - SESSION 2 PART 2 - FRIDAY - SESSION 3 PART 3 - FRIDAY - SESSION 4 PART 4 - FRIDAY - SESSION 5 GROUP B PART 1 - FRIDAY - SESSION 2 PART 2 - FRIDAY - SESSION 3 PART 3 - SATURDAY - SESSION 2 PART 4 - SATURDAY - SESSION 3 DR JOHN FAHEY

GROUP C PART 1 - SATURDAY - SESSION 4 PART 2 - SATURDAY - SESSION 5 PART 3 - SUNDAY - SESSION 2 PART 4 - SUNDAY - SESSION 3 GROUP D PART 1 - SATURDAY - SESSION 4 PART 2 - SATURDAY - SESSION 5 PART 3 - SUNDAY - SESSION 4 PART 4 - SUNDAY - SESSION 5

This course emphasises the identification and management of acute emergencies in the pre-hospital setting. Using easy-toremember diagnostic tools, procedures and techniques, GPs and practice nurses will learn to effectively manage acute medical and traumatic emergencies such as acute coronary syndrome, cardiac arrest, asthma and respiratory distress, anaphylaxis, seizures, hypoglycaemia, and trauma, including emergency decompression of pneumothorax, cricoid puncture and interosseous access.

Helping your patients navigate through the menopause ALM PART 1 - SATURDAY - SESSION 4 PART 2 - SATURDAY - SESSION 5

PART 3 - SUNDAY - SESSION 3 PART 4 - SUNDAY - SESSION 4

Menopause signals the end of major hormonal changes. Some women sail through with ease, while others endure daily symptoms. Upskill yourself in the management of menopause, including learning about the latest research findings, evaluating treatment options, implementing a hormone therapy risk assessment and management plan, understanding the impact on sex, relationships and mental health and helping your patient to manage their health after menopause.

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EDUCATION SESSIONS ADDICTION MEDICINE

rugs of addiction – a session for D practice nurses SATURDAY - SESSION 5 MS HOLLY ROBINSON

Drugs of addiction continue to be an ongoing epidemic in Australia. In this session we’ll discuss addictive prescription and party drugs, what changes have occurred within our community and the common addictions we see in general practice every day. As healthcare professionals, what can we do?

ENDOCRINOLOGY

etting to grips with guidelines G – a new approach to first injectables in type 2 diabetes

air and hormones – taking a H look at polycystic ovarian syndrome

FRIDAY - SESSION 5 / SATURDAY - SESSION 5

Recent international treatment guidelines now recommend first using GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in preference to insulin for most people with type 2 diabetes requiring injectable therapy. This session will review the evidence for this important update and discuss appropriate patient selection and considerations, as well as locally available treatment options for the general practitioner.

SATURDAY - SESSION 5 / SUNDAY - SESSION 2 DR BOBBY CHAN

Diagnosis and treatment for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) remains challenging. This practical, cased-based session will discuss and clarify the diagnostic criteria, investigations and treatment options to help you and your patient with PCOS manage this often-difficult condition.

CANCER

adiation therapy for prostate R cancer – getting to the bottom of what’s new FRIDAY - SESSION 3 / SUNDAY - SESSION 4

This interactive session, based around patient cases, will give you an updated overview about modern radiation therapy as an effective treatment option for prostate cancer. GPs have a crucial role to play, ensuring that men have the full information about their options to assist them with decision-making. Useful educational resources for GPs and patients will also be provided.

CHRONIC CONDITIONS

hronic kidney disease update C – handing you the new handbook recommendations FRIDAY - SESSION 3 / SUNDAY - SESSION 4

Key information and resources will be provided in this update session, based on the 2019 edition of the ‘CKD Management in Primary Care’ handbook, including evidence for new targets, algorithms, clinical action charts, CKD ‘hot spots’, data and expanded recommendations for whole-of-practice approach to CKD and chronic disease management. Participants will also learn about the services and support available from Kidney Health Australia.

EYE HEALTH

he Golden Eye Rules – T assessment and treatment of eye conditions, including glaucoma and macular degeneration

he role of melatonin in sleep T – helping patients with primary insomnia FRIDAY - SESSION 2 / SATURDAY - SESSION 3

FRIDAY - SESSION 5 / SATURDAY - SESSION 2

Prolonged release melatonin (PRM) is beneficial for certain patients suffering from sleep disorders associated with melatonin deficiency, with improvements to sleep initiation and quality, next day alertness and quality of life. This session will explore the role of melatonin in sleep and current pharmacological recommendations for insomnia.

Despite glaucoma-related blindness being irreversible, only around half of patients adhere to their treatment recommendations correctly.

This session will aim at to raise awareness around eye conditions including glaucoma and macular degeneration disease, as well as the GP’s role in supporting patients through promoting early diagnosis and enhancing adherence.

GASTROENTEROLOGY

ype 2 diabetes prevention and T management for practice nurses

liminating hepatitis C in E Australia – a workshop for GPs

SUNDAY - SESSION 2 MS HOLLY ROBINSON

FRIDAY - SESSION 4 / SATURDAY - SESSION 5

Type 2 diabetes can be considered almost a routine condition in general practice, but there is still so much more we can do. Gain up-to-date knowledge about how we, as practice nurses, can treat and manage this chronic condition, but also, importantly, help our patients prevent it.

General practitioner prescribing of direct acting antivirals (DAA) for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) has steadily increased since unrestricted access was provided in March 2016 by the PBS, to increase treatment rates for the ~170,000 patients living with HCV in Australia. This workshop will update you on the screening, diagnosis and treatment of a onceincurable disease, to achieve the World Health Organisation target to eliminate this major health burden by 2030.

DERMATOLOGY

Teledermatology to diagnose melanoma – a smart business model improving patient outcomes SATURDAY - SESSION 2 / SUNDAY - SESSION 2 DR BENJAMIN CAREW

ffective diagnosis, treatment, E and monitoring of hypertension in primary care FRIDAY - SESSION 2 / SUNDAY - SESSION 2

Elevated blood pressure (BP) is the biggest single contributor to the global burden of disease and mortality. Its prevalence is expected to increase over the next decade and even those who have avoided hypertension by middle-age will have an over 90% likelihood of developing it later in life. This session covers the effective diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of hypertension in primary care, including home and office BP measurement, ambulatory BP monitoring, white-coat and masked hypertension, cuff use, and BP variability.

How can teledermatology assist a practice to improve melanoma detection and diagnosis, as well as improving their business offering? This session will give you a clearer understanding of the role of teledermatology in improving patient outcomes in skin cancer, and explore the business model of a nurse-led clinic providing full-body melanoma skin checks in the practice, diagnosed by a dermatologist.

The gut biome, poo transplants and probiotics – just a load of shite?

FRIDAY - SESSION 4 / SUNDAY - SESSION 5

We now know that our gut does more than simply digest food. But what does our gut microbiome actually do and is there anything we can do to assist it? This session will outline current research and separate fact from fiction, including exploring the role of probiotics and faecal microbiota transplants.

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GENETICS

GPs in the genomic era – implications for general practice FRIDAY - SESSION 5 / SUNDAY - SESSION 5

Expanded access to commercial and clinical DNA testing means that GPs increasingly encounter genomics in general practice. This session will help GPs navigate genomic tests, covering their current uses and limitations, and ways to support patients. You will also learn the latest updates on applications including carrier and risk screening, online DNA testing and pharmacogenomics.

GERIATRICS

ementia dilemmas – practical D solutions to managing dementia in the community FRIDAY - SESSION 5 / SATURDAY - SESSION 3

Resources are scarce in the community for managing behaviour and psychological symptoms of dementia. The use of pharmacological agents is controversial and will be the subject of intense scrutiny in the upcoming Federal Royal Commission into Aged Care. How will this impact GPs? This session will outline how to respond to requests for pharmacological therapies for the management of dementia and how to manage dementia symptoms when resources are limited.

LIFESTYLE AND NUTRITION

iet and diabetes – a brave new D world?

FRIDAY - SESSION 2 / SUNDAY - SESSION 5

For people living with type 2 diabetes, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is critical. What should people with diabetes be eating – or not? What is the current research and is the low carb diet a recipe for better health outcomes? In this session we will discuss approaches to diet for people with type 2 diabetes and recommendations, helping you navigate through the many diets and food information promoted by healthcare professionals and the media.

dverse childhood experiences and A their impact on chronic disease FRIDAY - SESSION 3 / SUNDAY - SESSION 3

Is it possible that disappearance of a parent through divorce could cause heart disease later in life? This session will explore findings from the ground-breaking Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, allowing you to use a trauma lens crossing all socioeconomic and ethnic boundaries, to make sense of some of your patients’ presentations. You will be able to identify the 10 ACEs, be aware of the ‘disguised’ presentation of developmental trauma, plus what you can do as a GP to help reduce future health impact in this group of patients.

Beyond Now – helping patients at risk of suicide, using a prevention planning app

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) – the forgotten joint

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General practice is increasingly required to provide support to parents in the early stages of parenting, particularly as the incidence of postnatal depression in both women and men rises. It can be challenging to know when and where to refer, and provide advice on what is ‘normal’ expected behaviour for a baby in the first few months. This session will provide an evidenced-based overview of what parents should expect, and how to cope.

You will also learn about referral pathways to Karitane and specialty services, including digital home visits for parental support.

educing preventable fractures R in primary care

FRIDAY - SESSION 3 / SUNDAY - SESSION 4 DR GRANT BLASHKI & MS JAY JAGGARD

This session assists GPs to integrate the Beyond Now suicide prevention app into a GP mental health consultation. Downloaded already by 60,000 people, the app provides a systematic way to work through a suicide prevention plan which remains on the patient’s phone for easy access in a crisis.

FRIDAY - SESSION 4 / SATURDAY - SESSION 2 PROF MARK COOPER

Two thirds of Australians over 50 have poor bone health. In NSW and ACT last year, 1.9m people were estimated to have osteoporosis and osteopenia, resulting in 155 fractures every day. Investigating patients at the right time can greatly reduce the likelihood of future fractures.

This myth-busting session will review at-risk patients, discuss action for post minimal trauma fracture patients, and provide updates on current treatment options.

acing an acute mental health F presentation – a session for practice nurses NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS

SUNDAY - SESSION 5 MS HOLLY ROBINSON

Without a mental health nursing background, it can be intimidating and confronting when faced with an acute mental health presentation in the general practice setting. Understanding how to triage, assess, engage, converse with and support a patient suffering an acute crisis is vital when you, as the practice nurse, are the first point of call.

I t’s all about me – a patientcentred approach to depression management In this case-based workshop, patient-centric management and treatment of depression will be explored. Participants have an opportunity to update their skills to tailor depression treatment to patient symptoms, in order to enhance efficacy while minimising side effects, and increasing the likelihood of treatment success.

SUNDAY - SESSION 3 DR SAMUEL KIM

Despite being the most used joint in the human body, the temporomandibular joint is often classified as a dental issue. TMJ disorders are common and the belief that these are due to dentition is no longer supported. This session will focus on the diagnosis of TMJ issues into articular or/and non-articular disorder, investigations, first-line conservative treatments and referral if necessary. Contemporary treatments will also be included, including Botulinum toxin for bruxism and a simple how-to for GPs.

FRIDAY - SESSION 3 / SUNDAY - SESSION 5

MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH

FRIDAY - SESSION 5 / SATURDAY - SESSION 4

MAXILLOFACIAL

hen parenting isn’t easy W – helping parents cope in the first 6 months

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ost for words – meeting the L needs of patients with mild cognitive impairment SATURDAY - SESSION 4 / SUNDAY - SESSION 4 A/PROF MARK YATES

In this session you’ll gain an increased understanding of how to identify mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and its impact on people suffering from it. You will also gain practical strategies to help your patient with MCI, particularly in the context of managing chronic disease.

aking the pain out of headache T management SATURDAY - SESSION 5 / SUNDAY - SESSION 2 DR IK-LIN TAN

Headaches are under-recognised and under-treated in the community.

This session will focus on common types of headaches, red flags not to be missed, and strategies to improve headache management for our patients.

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Treating Parkinson’s disease – a stimulating discussion SATURDAY - SESSION 5 / SUNDAY - SESSION 3

110,000 Australians are currently living with Parkinson’s disease, making it the most common major movement disorder, and the second-most prevalent neurodegenerative condition after dementia. Given that 1 in 340 people in Australia have Parkinson’s, it’s important to stay up to date in the management of these patients. This session will discuss treatment options to improve functional outcomes, specifically looking at the latest technology in deep brain stimulation.

PAEDIATRICS

hildhood obesity – exploring the C impact of parental obesity and early childhood disadvantage FRIDAY - SESSION 5 PROF MARGARET MORRIS

The pervasive impact of obesity across generations is one of our most serious public health concerns.

Obesity in either parent independently increases the risk for childhood obesity. It is now clear that both maternal and paternal factors play key roles via non-genetic mechanisms. Our lab works on the impact of maternal obesity or early life disadvantage on offspring metabolic risk, exploring avenues of intervention.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Managing chronic pain – alternatives to opioids SATURDAY - SESSION 4 / SUNDAY - SESSION 2

1 in 5 Australians lives with chronic pain and almost 1 in 5 GP consultations involve a patient with chronic pain. In the over 65’s, this prevalence rises to 1 in 3 consultations. This session will discuss non-opioid treatment options available for managing patients with chronic pain and the treatment continuum, including understanding the place and clinical effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

The role of the senior practice nurse

Beating burnout – a session on self-care for practice nurses

SUNDAY - SESSION 3 MS HOLLY ROBINSON

SATURDAY - SESSION 2 MR ROBBIE BEDFORD

Stepping up in your own practice and advancing your skills and knowledge will help you in the journey to becoming a senior practice nurse.

Benefits include increased job satisfaction, driving change, becoming an independent thinker and a confident and autonomous practitioner. Learn more about the role of a senior practice nurse and how to get there, using best practice and the tools right under your nose!

How do you care for yourself when your role as a nurse, is to care for other people? Healthcare workers have experienced high rates of workplace stress and burnout for decades, leading to a major crisis in recruitment and retention. This interactive session will explore the concept of burnout and the development of practical skills in self-care.

ho’s fault is it anyway? – legal W accountability and open disclosure in general practice nursing

GPs and practice nurses – getting the best from each other

SUNDAY - SESSION 4 MS HOLLY ROBINSON FRIDAY - SESSION 3 / SATURDAY - SESSION 4 DR JOE KOSTERICH & MS HOLLY ROBINSON

GPs and nurses will be at the forefront of the brave new world of team-based care. Aside from needing to better integrate their own efforts, they will be leaders of the practice team. Done correctly, this will enhance both patient outcomes and job satisfaction. Explore and discuss how GPs and practice nurses can get the most from their time, in this moderated, interactive session.

Do you need indemnity insurance at work or are you covered? Who by, and what does it cover? Legality in general practice can be shrouded by uncertainty, especially around documentation, care planning, My E-health Records and day-to-day clinical practice. This session will cover how to perform legally and safely, how to plan for an adverse event and what to do if something goes wrong.

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

aiders of the lost item R numbers

Exasperating exacerbations – managing the moderate to severe COPD patient

F RIDAY - SESSION 3 / SATURDAY - SESSION 3 / SUNDAY - SESSION 3

FRIDAY - SESSION 4 / SATURDAY - SESSION 4

Perhaps MBS item numbers are not ‘lost’ in general practice; GPs may use item numbers 23 and 36 a lot because they believe they know the requirements to bill them best. However, many patients have consults and procedures which are not reimbursed appropriately, resulting in reduced earnings for the GP. This session will provide clarity on the use of item numbers, which services are rebatable and which are not.

The prevention of exacerbations is a key focus in managing COPD patients. 1 in 2 COPD patients hospitalised due to an exacerbation may die within 4 years, and COPD is the second-leading cause of avoidable hospital admissions in Australia (201314). It is the fifth leading cause of death (2015).

This workshop will review the latest management options and new advances in pharmacological strategies in order to prevent exacerbations in moderate to severe COPD patients.

hared debt recovery – S who’s responsible and what should we be doing?

tepping up your game in asthma S – optimally managing asthma of varying severity

FRIDAY - SESSION 4 / SATURDAY - SESSION 4 / SUNDAY - SESSION 4

Medicinal cannabis – navigating through the confusion SATURDAY - SESSION 3 / SUNDAY - SESSION 3

A important new change in legislation on July 1 will allow the Government to seek repayment of incorrectly billed MBS items. This workshop will discuss the potential impact on practices where a contractor or employee has failed an audit, resulting in a debt being raised by Medicare against the practitioner and the practice.

Surveys show many GPs remain unclear as to who medicinal cannabis can be prescribed for and how to go about it. This session will provide you with an understanding of the role medicinal cannabis can play and how you can best help your patients, especially those with chronic pain.

SATURDAY - SESSION 5 / SUNDAY - SESSION 4

Asthma is a serious global health issue and guidelines recommend a stepwise approach to management, with goals to achieve symptom control and minimise future risk. An accurate diagnosis and addressing comorbidities and triggers are important to effective asthma management, as well as early ICS preventer therapy for symptomatic patients. This presentation will provide an overview of the diagnostic approach, asthma phenotypes and pharmacological management of asthma from mild through to moderate-severe asthma, plus when and how to refer for consideration of biologic therapy.

Find out more at gpce.com.au/ Sydney

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exual health update in general S practice – a session for practice nurses SATURDAY - SESSION 3 MS HOLLY ROBINSON & MR ROBBIE BEDFORD

As our society changes, the field of sexual health is also evolving. This session will help you gain knowledge about how to talk about sexual health confidently, including understanding community language and jargon. You will also gain an understanding about what to ask people about their sexual health, and when. Key information from Australian guidelines will be covered, including current testing, treatment and management recommendations.

TECHNOLOGY

edical machine learning M – Australian healthcare in the age of artificial intelligence FRIDAY - SESSION 4 / SUNDAY - SESSION 5 PROF LIZ KENNY

The Chair of RANZCR’s AI Working Group will provide an overview of artificial intelligence and how the radiology and radiation oncology sectors are preparing for the implementation of machine learning and AI. This session will focus on ethical principles, standards for research and deployment, how RANZCR is preparing members and trainees, and what AI means in the future for us all.

Critical communication skills to increase effectiveness, not time!

FRIDAY - SESSION 4 / SATURDAY - SESSION 2 DR JOE KOSTERICH

Mobile health technologies (e.g. smartphone apps) and online social networks, which are now ubiquitous in daily life, can facilitate behaviour change, increase patient activation and lead to improvements in the prevention and selfmanagement of chronic diseases. This session explores how artificial intelligence offers new opportunities to personalise these interventions and increase their effectiveness.

THE ART OF GENERAL PRACTICE

LGBTQI & you – ensuring sensitivity in your clinical practice

Skin tears, involving a painful separation of skin layers, are common, particularly in the elderly. If left untreated, they can be vulnerable to infection.

In this session, discussion will focus on the latest International Skin Tear Advisory Panel’s recommendations to gain an understanding of how to diagnose, classify and treat skin tears, and prevent them from becoming complex chronic wounds.

SUNDAY - SESSION 2 MR ROBBIE BEDFORD

LGBTQI people have unique health needs however are more likely to experience barriers to healthcare due to stigma and discrimination.

This session will cover how to ensure sensitivity in your clinical practice while providing you with up-to-date knowledge on key clinical issues affecting this vulnerable patient population.

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ake your own medicine – T looking after your wellbeing as a healthcare professional FRIDAY - SESSION 2 / SUNDAY - SESSION 2 DR JOE KOSTERICH

On planes when oxygen is required, we are advised to fit our own mask before helping others. Sadly, as healthcare professionals, we don’t always follow that concept with our own health. Find out what we can do better to look after ourselves at least as well as we manage the health of our patients.

MASTERCLASSES EMERGENCY MEDICINE

CPR in general practice

UROLOGY

ecurrent UTIs and prophylaxis R in the era of antibiotic resistance FRIDAY - SESSION 2 / SATURDAY - SESSION 4

Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) can have a large impact on a person’s life, and first-line treatment is to prescribe prophylactic antibiotics. However, current systematic reviews point to issues with prophylactic antibiotics for this condition due to the rising incidence of antibiotic resistance. This session will discuss responsible prescribing of antibiotics for recurrent UTIs, and explore pharmacological and non-pharmacological alternatives to help prevent this often complicated, embedded infection.

FRIDAY - SESSIONS 2, 3, 4, 5 / SATURDAY - SESSIONS 2, 3, 4, 5 / SUNDAY - SESSIONS 2, 3, 4, 5 /

This paramedic-led masterclass provides detailed, hands-on instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.

EYE HEALTH

Diabetic retinopathy masterclass FRIDAY - SESSION 3 / SATURDAY - SESSION 3

Being a quack’s quack!

WOMEN’S HEALTH

FRIDAY - SESSION 4 DR SIMON COWAP

What do you do when you don’t feel well? Do you self-prescribe? Do you have a regular GP? What’s it like being a patient? And what is it like to have a GP or other fellow health professional as a patient? Should we treat them like anyone else?

Should we treat people from our own practice?

Seeking medical help as a doctor can be awkward, as can treating colleagues. This engaging and interactive session looks at some of the practical, ethical and emotional issues arising when doctors become patients.

J ust skin deep? – the importance of treating skin tears FRIDAY - SESSION 2 / SATURDAY - SESSION 2 MS ANN MARIE DUNK

Time pressures always seem to increase in general practice and everyone wants more, for less. Is there a solution? Yes, and it involves effective communication. Learn what this means and how to implement it.

he digital doctor – technology T for self-management of chronic diseases FRIDAY - SESSION 3 / SATURDAY - SESSION 3 DR LILIANA LARANJO

WOUND MANAGEMENT

eavy menstrual bleeding – does H failure of conservative treatment require a hysterectomy?

FRIDAY - SESSION 2 / SATURDAY - SESSION 2 DR EISEN LIANG

Fibroids and adenomyosis are common benign uterine conditions that can cause heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). In this presentation initial investigation and conservative treatment options in general practice are discussed. When conservative treatments have failed, uterine artery embolisation (UAE) can be an effective non-surgical option for women trying to avoid hysterectomy.

Find out more at gpce.com.au/sydney

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Recall, assessment, recording and follow up is key to effective screening for diabetic microvascular disease, and can be conducted in general practice to help prevent blindness in patients with diabetes. This workshop provides an overview of current diabetic retinopathy screening, discussion of new MBS items, and a hands-on opportunity to use a networked device designed specifically for primary care.

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SYDNEY

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Experience Australia’s largest exhibition for primary healthcare Your Exhibition-only pass will include the following free features: ✔ Education sessions

Get a taster of the main conference program with free access to selected sessions running throughout the weekend covering a range of hot topics specific to general practice.

✔ Discover new products and innovations

The medical industry is a dynamic machine with new technology, innovations, treatments and products being introduced constantly. Save time and meet with over 90 healthcare suppliers and discover the latest and greatest under one roof, across one weekend

✔ Network with colleagues and industry representatives

GPCE is a national meeting point for primary healthcare professionals from across Australia to catch up, share experiences, make connections and network. Take time to unwind over our networking drinks on Friday afternoon after day 1 of the conference.

✔ Hear from the industry experts at the keynote sessions

The highly popular keynote sessions are back again, featuring Dr Peter Brukner, OAM and leading expert speakers, who will discuss the hottest topics facing primary care today (free and open to all primary healthcare professionals). Each session is accredited for 2 CPD points.

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EXHIBITION ENTRY IS FOR ALL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

REGISTER for your free Exhibition-only pass now! Visit gpce.com.au/ register

GPCE Sydney has been informative, educational, interactive and fun. Thanks for a great weekend!

GPCE SYDNEY 2018 DELEGATE

✔ Save $$ with exclusive discounts on equipment and

products Get your exclusive discount on a variety of products and services across the exhibition floor. Take advantage of the opportunity to save on medical devices and equipment, software, insurance and more!

✔ Enjoy complimentary refreshments and lunch daily

Complimentary refreshments and food are served throughout the weekend, with morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and networking drinks available.

✔ CPR training sessions run by trained paramedics.

Take advantage of CPR training sessions for only $120pp, taking place multiple times across the weekend. These hands-on sessions are run by highly trained paramedics and are based on Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines

Find out more at gpce.com.au/sydney

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XHIBITION E OPENING TIMES Discover the latest products, services, treatments and innovations for your practice, all under one roof at the GPCE Sydney exhibition.

Friday 17 May: 8am - 5pm Saturday 18 May: 8am - 5pm Sunday 19 May: 8am - 3.30pm Exhibition entry is free for all healthcare professionals

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Who you can expect to see at GPCE Sydney We have a fantastic range of healthcare suppliers already confirmed to exhibit at GPCE Sydney this May. See below who you can look forward to seeing! Visit gpce.com.au/exhibitors for the latest exhibitor updates.

EXHIBITOR LIST* Actelion Pharmaceuticals AMA Products Aspen Pharmacare Australia Asthma Australia Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine Australian Digital Health Agency Australian Health Professionals Australian Marine Bio-Tech Group Baptist Care Black Dog Institute Boston Scientific Cardioscope Cassins Healthcare Design & Construct CH2 Contact Lens Centre Australia Cornerstone Health Cynergex Group Diabetes Australia (NSW) EBOS Healthcare Group

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Eli Lilly Australia Enrich Living Services Frances Insurance Freedom Foods Fullerton Health Australia General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration Gilead Sciences Gunagdong Baihe Medical Technology Hahn Healthcare Health Professionals Group Healthlink Healthshare Healthworks Healthcare HICAPS iCare Indivior Interite Healthcare JR PROSPERITY Partner Karitane

LINK Business Broker Little Green Pharma Lundbeck Australia Pty Ltd Macquarie Medical Systems Measure Up MedAdvisor Medfin Australia Medical and Surgical Requisites Medical Director Mediwealth Australia Medpharm Pacific Medtech Healthcare Menarini MePACS Personal Alarms MetaOptima Australia MoleMap Australia National Cannabinoid Clinics National Health Co-op National Medical Services Group Neilmed Pharmaceuticals NL -TEC

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia NSW Rural Doctors Network Nutricia Australia Old Bar Medical Perfect Practice Servier Laboratories South Western Sydney PHN Talent Surgical Instruments Team Medical Supplies Teleflex Medical Australia & New Zealand The a2 Milk Company The Doctors’ Health Fund The Sydney Childrens hospitals Program The Trustee for SIRA TRUST Tilray Australia New Zealand Uniting Vision Eye Institute Welch Allyn Australia Wesley Private Hospitals

SATURDAY KEYNOTE SPONSOR

GP testing plays a critical role in HIV and STI prevention

HIV testing

34% HIV DIAGNOSED

BY GPs

Syphilis

Gonorrhoea General practitioners* diagnosed 34% of patients with a new HIV infection in 2018.

NSW HIV STRATEGY 2016 – 2020 QUARTER 3 2018 DATA REPORT *GP - NOT HIV S100 PRESCRIBER.

HIV is a chronic condition treated with one daily pill. Early diagnosis and treatment prevents HIV-related illness and transmission. A delayed diagnosis can prevent timely treatment of avoidable HIVrelated illness and transmission.

Regular HIV testing allows early detection, treatment & suppression which prevents transmission to sexual partners Avoid assumptions about patients and offer HIV testing to a wide range of people.

Patients may not identify themselves at risk of HIV, so start a conversation about their sexual history.

32% 15%

Compared to 2016: 32% relative increase in males and 15% relative increase in females.

NSW STI STRATEGY 2016 – 2020 DATA REPORT 2017

NSW Health encourages doctors to: • collect gonorrhea specimens from all sites (urine, throat and ano-rectal swabs) based on sexual practices • if positive, culture the specimen prior to antibiotic treatment as resistance to gonorrhea is increasing • conduct partner notification as a high priority.

Notification rates are 1.5x higher in Aboriginal people than nonAboriginal people (12.4 per 100,000).

NSW STI STRATEGY 2016 – 2020 DATA REPORT 2017

There is a syphilis outbreak in Northern and South Australia among Aboriginal people and has potential to spread to NSW. NSW Health encourages doctors to: • test if the patient presents with signs or symptoms of infectious syphilis • screen Aboriginal people under 35 years of age • screen pregnant Aboriginal women early in gestation and at 24–28 weeks • seek help with syphilis testing, treatment and contact tracing from your local sexual health clinic or NSW Sexual Health Infolink.

Additional support: NSW Sexual Health Infolink 1800 451 624 | www.endinghiv.nsw.gov | www.sti.guidelines.org.au

Remember prevention: • Patients may not identify themselves at risk – Ask about a sexual history • Offer PrEP to eligible patients at risk of HIV • Talk about condom use – it’s the most effective way to prevent HIV and STIs

Benefit from accredited education

The GPCE conference program delivers CPD accredited educational sessions, providing delegates with the opportunity to tailor their program to meet their learning needs. Delegates can choose to participate in Active Learning Modules (ALMs), individual sessions or masterclasses across the event days, each worth different CPD points or hours.

ACCREDITATION FOR GPS GPCE is an authorised provider of accredited education and activities under the RACGP QI&CPD program and the Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine (ACRRM).

Accreditation points awarded will be dependent on the type of learning chosen and the accreditation provider.

RACGP

ACRRM

ACTIVE LEARNING MODULE

40 QI&CPD points (Category 1)

30 PRPD points

CPR

5 QI&CPD points (Category 2)

10 BLS points

MASTERCLASS

3 QI&CPD points (Category 2)

2 PRPD points

INDIVIDUAL SESSION

2 QI&CPD points (Category 2)

1 core point

Important information: GPs participating in an Active Learning Module will need to complete the following paperwork to be eligible to receive CPD points:

✔ Predisposing activity – this must be completed prior to attending the GPCE ✔ Evaluation – to be completed within two weeks following the conference ✔ Reinforcing activity – to be completed within two weeks following the conference All accreditation documentation can be completed via the online or onsite Delegate Hub. Find out more online at gpce.com.au/accreditation.

ACCREDITATION FOR NURSES

ACCESS THE GPCE DELEGATE HUB ONLINE OR ONSITE

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia requires nurses and midwives to accrue 20 hours of CPD each year.

The GPCE education program has been designed to suit the needs of practice nurses in meeting their continuing professional development requirements.

The Delegate Hub is the online portal for all your accreditation needs. Delegates who are claiming for CPD points from their attendance at GPCE can submit all paperwork via the Delegate Hub as well as gain access to:

Participating in the GPCE conference program provides the opportunity for nurses to earn up to 19 CPD hours across three days.

All accreditation documentation can be completed via the online or onsite Delegate Hub. Find out more online at gpce.com.au/ accreditation.

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

The RACGP QI&CPD minimum requirements for the 2017-2019 triennium are:

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POINTS Including:

1x

CATEGORY 1 QI ACTIVITY

1x

CATEGORY 1 QA ACTIVITY

1x

CPR

Speaker notes Accreditation documentation Tracking of CPD points Certificate of attendance

All delegates who have registered for the GPCE program have automatic access to the Delegate Hub. You can log-in at any time before or after the conference or visit the Delegate Hub onsite at the GPCE to access and complete all required documentation.

GPCE Sydney is the best and most useful conference I have ever been to! I was so inspired by the speakers and suppliers and will GPCE SYDNEY 2018 DELEGATE definitely be bringing my colleagues next year!

Find out more at gpce.com.au/sydney

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2019 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION RATES: General practitioner rates

Exhibition only

PLATINUM CLUB

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$406.00

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$696.50

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$312.00

$390.00

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$431.90

$493.60

$617.00

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$624.00

$780.00

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$344.00

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$388.00

$485.00

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$120.00

$200.00

If you have 2 or more healthcare professionals in your practice looking to attend the GPCE Sydney, you will SAVE 25% off the standard registration rate when booking as a group within the early bird period, and 10% thereafter. Group registrations can only be made via phone.

Please call 1800 571 960 for more information.

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REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations must be made in writing to info@gpce.com.au. We offer a 5 day cooling off period from the date of booking with a 100% refund policy (valid only up to 7 days before the event). Cancellations made before Friday 5th April will receive 50% refund. Cancellations made after Friday 5th April will not be refunded. Substitute delegates will be accepted.

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All fees are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of GST. Entry to the GPCE is strictly for Healthcare Professionals only. Anyone found canvassing at the exhibition will be escorted out by security immediately. If you are interested in attending GPCE for commercial opportunities please visit our exhibitor information page to get in touch and discuss the options available.

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Venue, travel & accommodation SPOTLESS STADIUM

GPCE Sydney is located at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

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A wide range of accommodation options, located close to the GPCE Sydney have been reserved for delegates and their guests at highly competitive rates. Rates quoted are per room per night and inclusive of GST. Delegates can book accommodation during the registration process. To book accommodation online please visit: gpce.com.au/sydney, or for any accommodation enquiries please contact Ozaccom+ on 1800 814 611 or gpce@ozaccom.com.au.

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GETTING THERE

BY CAR AND PARKING Sydney Olympic Park is easily approached by road via the M4 – Silverwater Road (from the west), Victoria Road (from the North), M4 - Parramatta Road (from the east). Use the postcode 2127 for route planners. The easiest way to get to the car park is to follow the showground parking signs to P1 from Australia Avenue or Hill Road on approach to Sydney Showground. Casual parking is available for $5 per hour or $25 per day maximum.

Bring change for coin operated parking machine.

(Prices subject to change without notice).

BY TRAIN Olympic park train station is on the T7 line and is on Sydney Showground’s doorstep.

The service runs daily between Lidcombe and Olympic Park Station every 10 minutes. A limited number of direct services also operate between Central Station and Olympic Park Station in the afternoon on weekdays. Approximate travel time from Central – 30 minutes, Parramatta – 18 minutes. To plan your trip and get the latest travel information visit www.transportnsw.info

BY BUS Sydney buses operates five services to and from Sydney Olympic Park. Route 401 from Lidcombe Station to Olympic Park Route 450 - from Hurstville Route 525 - from Parramatta Station Route 526 - from Burwood via Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf. Daily full-time service. To plan your trip and get the latest travel information visit www.transportnsw.info

Find out more at gpce.com.au/sydney

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