Upskill in Care of the Older Person - Showcasing Services at St. Georges

Date
11 Nov 2017
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Cost
Free

Available to
General Practitioners

Continuing Professional Development

CPD Points unavailable

Event Location
St Georges Hospital
283 Cotham Road
Kew Victoria 3101

This case-based CPD event is a valuable opportunity to improve your skills in care of the older person. It will include a tour of St George's rehabilitation facility.

Speakers

  • Dr Beth Brooy - Consultant Geriatric Medicine
  • Dr Ken Bissland - Consultant Geriatric Medicine
  • A/Prof Benny Katz - Director of Geriatric Medicine

Agenda

  • The patient with memory issues. Is it depression? Is it dementia?
  • How to manage the patient with falls or mobility problems
  • Pain management dilemmas in the older patient