The Heart Foundation of Heartweek is on the 6th to 12th May.
The 2012 Influenza Vaccination Program will commence nationally on Thursday 15th March 2012
Children presenting to the emergency department with moderate or severe asthma attacks are less likely to be admitted to hospital if they are treated with systemic corticosteroids within the first 75 minutes after triage, according to a new study.
Central Queensland University conductes the largest Australian sleep census to explore the sleep habits of the nation. 
New research shows increased information and education regarding the neurocognitive, cardiovascular and metabolic consequences of untreated OSA, as well as the importance of persisting with the treatment has positive consequences on patients CPAP compliance.
New research results reinforce the value of follow-up tools following right heart catheterisation and provide further support for some of the treatment goals currently suggested by international guidelines.The Latest in Acute Medicine
The Wesley Hospital Clinical Weekend 2010, “The Latest Update in Acute Medicine” is an accredited CPD program two day event . The program is formatted on The Wesley Hospital’s four pillars of expertise – Cardiac Services, Women’s Health, Cancer Care and Surgery, with acute medicine the primary focus. The weekend will be structured on interactive case studies and small group learning workshops with GP interaction.
GP Clinical Weekend Program Plan 2010 Day 1: Saturday 9th October
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8.00 - 8.30am |
Registration |
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8.30 - 10.00am |
Dr Melanie Voigt: Managing anaphylaxis in general practice Dr Duncan Walker: Interventional radiology for general practitioners Dr Paul Georghiou: Treatment of acute superficial infection |
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10.00 - 10.30am |
Morning Tea |
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10.30 – 12.00 pm |
Dr Pritpal Bansi: When Colles fractures go bad: Sequelae of distal radius fractures Dr John Albietz: Understanding Spondylolisthesis –a question and answer format Dr Mark Richardson: Recent advancements in knee reconstruction & arthroplasty |
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12.00 - 12.45pm |
Dr Geoff Coughlin: Origins of robotic surgery & radical prostatectomy Dr Troy Gianduzzo: Prostate cancer diagnosis, screening & PSA testing |
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12.45 - 1.45pm |
Dr Boon Kua: Treatment options for localised prostate cancer Dr Michael Bryant: Neurosurgery update Dr David Walker: Neurosurgery update |
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1.45 - 2.45pm |
MaryAnn Litchfield: Specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapy update |
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2.45 - 3.00pm |
Afternoon Tea |
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3.00 - 4.00pm |
Panel discussion & evaluation of the day |
GP Clinical Weekend Program Plan 2010 Day 2: SUnday 10th October
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8.00 - 8.30am |
Registration |
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8.30 - 10.00am |
Dr Chris Zappala Dr Justin Hundloe Dr John Feenstra: Obstructive sleep apnoea & its Comorbidities Dr Andrew Scott: Obstructive sleep apnoea & its Comorbidities |
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10.00 - 10.30am |
Morning Tea |
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10.30 – 12.00 pm |
Dr David Chin: Updates in plastic surgery Dr Nick Boyne: Latest updates in vascular surgery Dr Damien Peterson: Colorectal surgery - rectal prolapse |
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12.45 - 1.45pm |
Dr Vagish Singh: New developments in cardiac failure Dr Greg Scalia: Heart valves & you… Dr Robert Fathi: Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease - An update on current recommendations |
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1.45 - 2.45pm |
Dr Lisa Erzetich: Interesting breast cases - The Wesley Breast Clinic Dr Mellissa Buttini: Heavy painful periods Dr James Duhig: Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, Non cervical HPV tumours |
As one of Australia’s leading private hospitals,The Wesley Hospital is proud of the services offered to our patients. Since its inception over 30 years ago, the scope and scale of the Wesley has expanded to meet the ever -growing needs of our patients.
The Wesley proudly services over 80,000 patients from Australia and overseas annually. With 538 beds, The Wesley Hospital is known as a ‘magnet hospital’ attracting and retaining highly qualified and caring staff. The hospital employs over 2300 full-time, part-time and casual staff. Furthermore over 800 specialists are accredited to practice at the Wesley.
The Wesley Hospital has developed a stimulating and vibrant clinical education program to support the Quality Assurance (QA) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of General Practitioners (GPs). The Wesley is recognised as a QA and CPD Accredited Provider with the RACGP.
As part of our ongoing commitment to GP education, you will access to some of Queensland's leading specialists who will provide innovative and highly relevant healthcare developments designed to improve the quality of patient care and practice management