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6 September 2016
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GP Local CPD Events - See what's coming up in your region
New Treatments in Diabetes - Eyre Peninsula
Thursday 15 September 6.30-9pm, Port Lincoln Hotel, Port Lincoln
Dr Hamish Eaton, Endocrinologist, will discuss diabetes screening and management in a primary care setting, evidence-based protocols for establishing individual patient targets and outline the appropriate interventions to manage patients with diabetes who are not reaching those targets. Also discussed will be the rational and effective prescribing and use of current OHG choices.
Costs for the event are covered by the RDWA, so attendees only need to pay $28.00 for dinner on the evening. Beverages will also be available for purchase. Register now for Eyre Peninsula September event.
Managing Coeliac and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - Flinders and Far North
Thursday 29 September 6.30-8.30pm, Ian's Western Hotel, Port Augusta
Presented by Dr Alice Bennett, Gastroenterologist
Find out more>>
Arthritis Update - Flinders and Far North
Tuesday 29 November 6.30-9.30pm, Standpipe Golf Motor Inn, Port Augusta
Presented by Dr Simon Burnet, Rheumatologist
Find out more>>
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Register now for RESP, Port Pirie 18-19 November
The RDWA is pleased to host the upcoming Rural Emergency Skills Program (RESP) workshop in Port Pirie, being held on the Friday evening and all day Saturday.
GPs interested in attending the workshop should visit RESP for further information on the program and application details.
Enquiries can be directed to Sandy Hammat at retention@ruraldoc.com.au or phone 08 8234 8277.
This date or location doesn't suit? You can find out about other RESP workshop dates coming up around the state. Visit the Events page on the RDWA website.
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Register now - medSPACE Interview Skills Workshop for 2016
RDWA’s medSPACE Interview Skills Workshop will be held on Friday 14 October 2016 at Immanuel College, Novar Gardens, Adelaide.
The interview is one of the important components in the admissions process when applying for undergraduate medicine or dentistry, and this workshop is for students who have a rural background and are applying for admission into university in 2017.
The one-day program will provide you with tips and strategies for preparing and attending an interview, along with a chance to practice sitting an interview in a mock scenario.
To register to attend please visit medSPACE Program. For more information contact Rick Schneider, RDWA Attraction, on 08 8234 8277 or email attraction@ruraldoc.com.au.
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Country Health SA LHN Safety and Quality Alerts no. 19-2016 and 20-2016
Country Health SA Local Health Network (CHSALHN) have released Safety and Quality Alerts for information of all country health services and rural doctors. Please see the alerts below for full details.
Safety and Quality Alert no. 19-2016
• Urgent medical device recall - Covidien Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire Retractable Electrode
• TGA Safety Alert - Edwards Commander Delivery System
Safety and Quality Alert no. 20-2016
• Coroners recommendation - Roswitha Maria Osang
• Urgent medical device recall - Exeter Non V40 Rasp with plastic handle
• Medication safety notice - Ceftriaxone
• Medication safety notice - Glyceryl trinitrate tablets
• Urgent recall for product correction - Medline Packs, ConvaTec Unomedical Frazier Suction Handle
• Urgent recall for product correction - Maquet Operating Table with Fixture 1002.65AO
• TGA Safety Alert - Sorin 1T and 3T Heater Cooler and FlexTherm devices
• TGA Safety Alert - Therapeutic Goods Administration Alerts and Recalls Summary, June 2016
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