GP Education
Ramsay Health Care is committed to the ongoing education of general practitioners and the wider medical community.
Ramsay Health Care has been a Provider of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) since 2000, offering a wide variety of topics in medicine, surgery, obstetrics & gynaecology, paediatrics and mental health. These activities are in partnership with our specialists and other health professions delivered as interactive, practical education sessions with a focus on innovation, hands-on involvement and practical tips.
In the 2020-2022 triennium, Ramsay Health Care will provide:
- face-to-face and virtual education sessions,
- online education videos to view at any time and
- support for Peer Group Learning.
Upcoming education events will be published here. If you are interested in some tailored GP education, please contact the GP Liaison Officer.
Always On Events
2021 - Cardiac matters and murmurs
Aortic stenosis, CTCA, calcium scores, CV risk stratification
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Complete initial assessment of someone with symptoms/signs of aortic stenosis
- Discuss management options for AS including transcatheter technology (TAVI)
- Outline the role/selection of cardiac imaging in assessment of cardiovascular risk
Presenters
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Dr Justin Teng - Cardiology - Interventional
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Dr Bharat Khialani - Cardiology - Interventional
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| When |
Anytime |
| Where |
Zoom recording |
| RSVP | 25 May 2021 |
| Expiry Date | 25 May 2023 |
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Common referrals for Upper GI Surgery
Common referrals for Upper GI Surgery - gastro-oesophagal reflux, weight loss surgery / options
Learning outcomes
- Indications for referral – Who / When / Why.
- Pre-referral investigations – What to order and what to leave.
- Operation selection – Why this operation and not that one.
Presenters
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Dr Chris Couch - General Surgery
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Mr Leigh Archer - General Surgery
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| When |
Anytime |
| Where |
Zoom recording |
| Expiry Date | 14 Jan 2023 |
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Know Your Nodule
Zoom Education Meeting - Thyroid nodules - how to work up, how to treat
Learning Outcomes:
- Complete initial workup of a nodule/s in the thyroid gland
- Follow current ATA (American Thyroid Assocition) guidelines re investigation and management of a thyroid nodule
- Discuss with specialist colleagues for referral and ongoing car
Presenters
| When |
Anytime |
| Where |
Recording of Zoom meeting |
| Expiry Date | 12 Mar 2023 |
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Peel GP Pearls
Updates on latest cervical screening guidelines and GP management of renal stones
Presenters
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Dr Mathias Epee - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Dr Chew Yip - Urology
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| When |
Anytime |
| Where |
Recording of Zoom meeting |
| RSVP | 27 May 2021 |
| Expiry Date | 27 May 2023 |
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The low down on upper limb injury
Sporting injuries of the upper limb and hand
Orthopaedic hand and upper limb surgeon Dr Matthew Lawson-Smith helps GPs deal with some common presentations, aiming for the following learning outcomes
- Describe common sporting injuries of the upper limb
- Outline management of:
- Initial /recurrent shoulder dislocation
- Fractured clavicle
- Identify common elbow and hand injuries that need specialist care
GPs with case studies or questions they would like discussed are asked to email these to hensonw@ramsayhealth.com.au
| When |
Anytime |
| Where |
Recording of Zoom meeting |
| RSVP | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Expiry Date | 28 Apr 2024 |
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