Pain Revolution Rural Outreach Tour 2019 – Hobart

Pain Revolution’s Rural Outreach Tour 2019 Chronic pain is a huge burden in our communities. One in five Australians live with persisting pain. Pain Revolution from the University of South Australia want to change how people understand pain in rural and regional communities in Australia. They are bringing their Rural Outreach Ride to all three…

Advance care planning workshop

Advance care planning workshop Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) will be hosting a one-day workshop in Hobart for health professionals in hospitals, aged care, palliative care and primary care to build their expertise in advance care planning. They are joined by event partners Palliative Care Tasmania and the Tasmanian Government, Department of Health and Human Services to lead…

Introduction to the nursing care and management of patients with advanced liver disease

Introduction to the nursing care and management of patients with advanced liver disease This one day course has been designed specifically for registered nurses who come into contact with patients who have advanced liver disease (ALD). This includes nurses new to hepatology, nurses working in gastroenterology in tertiary care, general practice nurses and other nurses…

GP networking event: Redesign of Hospital Discharge (REHDI) project – Hobart

This interactive workshop is seeking input from GPs to provide information to support the development in the Redesign of Hospital Discharge (REHDI) project The project is funded until March 2020 to develop a THS statewide discharge model project which aims to ensure timely discharge of patients back to community or aged care, who are appropriately…

Early detection of breast cancer – the role of the GP – Hobart

This session will provide an update for general practitioners and practice nurses on the importance of early detection of breast cancer, optimal referral pathways and surgery/treatment options following diagnosis. Learning outcomes: Describe the benefits of early detection in breast cancer for your patients Describe the correct referral pathway for your patient Explain different breast pathologies…