Upcoming Events
Orthopaedics in the Fleurieu
Salt at the Elliot, 39 The Strand, Port Elliot, SA 5212
6.30pm Dinner & registration
7pm-9pm Presentations
Join Dr Anthony Samson, Dr Chen Tu and Dr Michael Le to discuss innovations in Orthopaedic Surgery and Imaging.
Managing Back Pain
Nixon’s Function Centre, 1 Nixon Terrace, Gawler SA 5118
6:30pm: Dinner & Registration
7pm – 9pm: Presentations
Join us as A/Prof Matt McDonald and Dr Steve Chryssidis discuss strategies for managing back pain in general practice and when to refer.
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the clinical settings where imaging is appropriate for a patient with lower back pain.
2. Determine the clinically relevant findings in imaging reports of the lumbar spine.
3. Appropriately order radiologically guided procedures based on clinical setting and imaging findings.
4. Outline the indications for surgery; learn about the common surgical procedures performed in the lumbar spine.
Past Events
September 19, 2023
Strategies for Managing Back Pain
Join us as A/Prof Matt McDonald, Dr Santosh Poonnoose and Dr Steve Chryssidis discuss strategies for managing back pain in general practice and when to refer.
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the clinical settings where imaging is appropriate for a patient with lower back pain.
2. Determine the clinically relevant findings in imaging reports of the lumbar spine.
3. Appropriately order radiologically guided procedures based on clinical setting and imaging findings.
4. Outline the indications for surgery; learn about the common surgical procedures performed in the lumbar spine.
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
August 30, 2023
Prostate Cancer
Format: 7x 10 minute presentations plus interactive Multi-Disciplinary Meeting with one patient to be discussed.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Define the changing diagnosis of prostate cancer with the use of transperineal prostate biopsy.
2. Assess new methods of treating localised prostate cancer with radiation.
3. Discuss the role of medical imaging in prostate cancer management.
August 3, 2023
Imaging in General Practice
Join us as Dr Gary Perkins discusses the role of MRI in diagnosing conditions pertaining to the brain, spine and musculoskeletal system. Dr Mary Moss will explain the role of digital breast tomosynthesis in detecting breast cancer and best practice for breast imaging.
June 23, 2022
The Latest in CT Scanning
With the installation of our new Dual Energy CT scanner in our Whyalla Hospital
clinic now complete, we invite you to an educational dinner.
Come along and hear Dr Shabeer Hassam and radiographer Addison Lands
discuss the Siemen’s X.Cite capabilities including:
- What is the science behind dual energy CT?
- How does it benefit you as a referrer and what improvements will you see
in your reports? - How does it provide a better experience for your patients?
- What are the new tests that I can now request?
