Management of Psychosis, Yorke Peninsula
Thursday 26 May 2016 6.30pm start, Maitland Information Centre, 3 Robert Street, Maitland

This talk with Dr Harry Hustig will address different diagnostic presentations of psychosis in the GP setting, assist in understanding the need to monitor physical health when prescribing antipsychotics and apply the principles of interaction between antipsychotics and the treatment of other medical conditions. GPs will also increase their knowledge of the different modes of action and pharmacokinetics of commonly prescribed antipsychotics when prescribing to patients.

Register now for Yorke Peninsula event. Registrations for this event will be $20.00 to be paid on registration which includes a meal. A receipt will be provided to you after payment for tax purposes.

Dermatology Update, Eyre Peninsula
Wednesday 8 June 2016 6.30 to 9.00pm, Mortlock Room, Port Lincoln Hotel, Port Lincoln

Presented by Dr Simon Khoury, this update will assist GPs to improve knowledge on best practice protocols and management plans for common dermatoses; increase knowledge of common dermatoses with atypical presentations and increase awareness of uncommon dermatoses.

For more information and to register for this event, please contact Meredith Carlier at meredith.carlier@ruraldoc.com.au.

Do you know a student thinking about studying to be a doctor? Applications are now open for RDWA’s medSPACE Residential Workshop, to be held in Adelaide, 12-14 July 2016. The workshop is for students in Years 10 and 11 with a rural background looking to pursue their dream of studying medicine.

During the three-day workshop, students will visit the universities, learn about the courses and pathways into medicine, as well as how to apply.

Applications will close 5pm Friday 3 June 2016. For more information, please go to medSPACE Residential Workshop or contact Rick Schneider on 08 8234 8277 or email attraction@ruraldoc.com.au.
 

Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week 2016 will run from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September 2016, providing an innovative mix of digital education and engagement supported by community led women’s health events across Australia.

Women’s Health Week is not only an opportunity for health professionals to encourage female patients to focus on their health and wellbeing, but also for female health professionals themselves to prioritise looking after their own health.

For further information and to subscribe to receive updates visit Women's Health Week.

A workshop in MSK clinical assessment, imaging and management will be held at Mount Gambier Hospital on Saturday 25 June 2016. For more information and to register visit MSK Workshop.