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GP Education
The Division has had requests for some presentations or handouts to be available for future reference by either themselves or colleagues. Where presenters have given approval these are now available for downloading from this site.
Thursday Lunchtime Lecture Series
** Please note: Changes to format of Thursday Lunchtime Lecture Series.
These sessions are held at the office of the Monash Division, Monash House, rear of 867 Centre Road, East Bentleigh.
The sessions run from 12.45pm to 1.30pm, with question time from 1.30pm to 1.45pm. Lunch is available from 12.30pm.
Please note that registration is not required for these sessions.
Date |
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| 29 July 2010 |
Surgery for Reflux and Weight Loss |
Dr Arun Khir
Upper GI, Bariatric and General Surgeon, MMC |
| 5 August 2010 |
Update on Management of Osteoporosis |
Dr Walter Gee
Geriatrician Kingston Centre and Dandenong Hospital |
| 12 August 2010 |
Endometriosis and Laparoscopic Surgery |
Dr Roshan Shamon
Consultant O & G, MMC |
Evening Events
| Meeting Your Legal Requirements in Personal Injury Cases |
| About: |
GPs and Practice Managers are encouraged to take the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussions on the following topics:
- Advice on writing effective medical reports for lawyers and insurers
- Timeframes and guidelines for responding to requests for medical reports
- Your obligations when served with a subpoena to produce health records or appear in court
- Advice on attending court
- Patient authorities
- GPs duty of care to medically unfit patients and Vic Road Licensing Authority
- Recent changes to Accident Compensation Act (WorkCover)
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| Date: |
Tuesday, 27 July 2010 |
| Time: |
7.00pm - 7.30pm Registration and Dinner
7.30pm - 9.00pm Presentation and Discussion |
| Venue: |
Yarra Yarra Golf Club, 567 Warrigal Road, East Bentleigh |
| Registration: |
To register click here |
| Primary Care Infrastructure Grants Information Session |
| About: |
The Australian Government has announced grants of up to $500,000. Applications are due in Canberra by 2.00pm on 20 August 2010. This session will provide an outline of the application process and other information to assist with your application. To get the most out of the session, please read the tender documents which are available here. |
| Date: |
Thursday, 29 July 2010 |
| Time: |
6.30pm - 7.00pm Registration and light meal
7.00pm - 8.00pm Workshop |
| Venue: |
Monash House, 867 Centre Road, East Bentleigh |
| Registration: |
To register click here |
Recent Developments / Advancements in the
Treatment of Neurological
Disorders |
| About: |
This interactive session will provide GPs with the opportunity to have questions relating to a range of neurological disorders answered. After this session GPs will be familiar with:
- How to diagnose early Parkinson's Disease
- The role of Botulinium toxin in neurological disorders - especially in Blepharospasm, HFS, Dystonia and Spasticity
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| Speaker: |
Dr Sanjay Raghav, Consultant Neurologist, MMC Botox Clinic |
| Date: |
Thursday, 5 August 2010 |
| Time: |
7.00pm Registration and light meal
7.45m - 8.45pm Presentation |
| Venue: |
East Empress Restaurant, 263A Springvale Road, Glen Waverley |
| Registration: |
To register click here |
| Data Tools for Chronic Disease Management |
| About: |
Over half the practices within the Monash Division now have either the PEN Clinical Audit Tool or the Canning Tool supplied by the Division. New tools are emerging to assist practices in chronic disease management and other areas of their practice. This workshop for GPs, Practice Nurses and other practice staff provides an opportunity to:
- Learn how others are using the tools
- Find out about updates to the tools and new tools available
and includes a presentation by Mr Jon Hilton, Program Manager, CDM-Net Australia on web-based chronic disease management and how to deliver best practice care to your entire chronic disease population. |
| Date: |
Monday, 16 August 2010 |
| Time: |
6.30pm Dinner
7.00pm - 8.30pm Presentations / Discussion |
| Venue: |
Monash House, 867 Centre Road, East Bentleigh |
| Registration: |
To register click here |
GP Wellbeing Events
No events currently offered.
Female GP Network
No events currently offered.
IMIT Training
Practice Based Training in Medical Director for GPs / Practice Nurses / Practice Staff - Monash Division offers practice-based training in Medical Director 2 and 3 to GPs, practice nurses and practice staff either individually or in small groups in a range of topic areas, or customised to suit you requirements. View training topics covered. If you would like training in aspects of Medical Director, please contact the Division.
Please Note: This service is only available to practices within the Monash Division boundaries.
Practice Managers
Practice Based Training in Medical Director for GPs / Practice Nurses / Practice Staff - Monash Division offers practice-based training in Medical Director 2 and 3 to GPs, practice nurses and practice staff either individually or in small groups in a range of topic areas, or customised to suit your requirements. View training topics covered. If you would like training in aspects of Medical Director, please contact the Division.
Please Note: This service is only available to practices within the Monash Division boundaries.
Practice Nurse
Online Education - Immunisation Skills for Practice Nurses - The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), with the Australian Practice Nurses Association (APNA) and the Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA), has launched six new online learning activities aimed at boosting the immunisation knowledge of practice nurses and other members of practice teams.
The free activities are available through RACGP’s online education portal www.gplearning.com.au. The new education modules, which are consistent with the latest National Health and Medical research Council immunisation guidelines, provide an interactive and practical approach to managing immunisation in general practice. For further information contact Jason Berek-Lewis 0404 055 265 or Melanie Fontolliet 03 8699 0513.
Practice Based Training in Medical Director for GPs / Practice Nurses / Practice Staff - Monash Division offers practice-based training in Medical Director 2 and 3 to GPs, practice nurses and practice staff either individually or in small groups in a range of topic areas, or customised to suit you requirements. View training topics covered. If you would like training in aspects of Medical Director, please contact the Division.
Please Note: This service is only available to practices within the Monash Division boundaries.
General Practice Division's Australia Practice Nurse training calendar -
This calendar contains courses that are appropriate for nurses working in general practice. Each course title is a link to further information with details of how to register. This calendar will be updated regularly, so bookmark it now and visit often.
Practice Nurse Support Group |
| About: |
Offered bi-monthly for practice nurses to meet informally, exchange ideas
and offer ongoing support to each other.
Light supper provided |
| Date: |
Contact the Division of upcoming dates and topics |
| Time: |
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| Venue: |
Monash House |
| Registration: |
To register please email the Division. |
Calendars of Events by Nursing Bodies:
Practice Staff Education
Practice Staff activities are also advertised via the Practice Staff Newsletter.
Practice Based Training in Medical Director for GPs / Practice Nurses / Practice Staff - Monash Division offers practice-based training in Medical Director 2 and 3 to GPs, practice nurses and practice staff either individually or in small groups in a range of topic areas, or customised to suit you requirements. View training topics covered. If you would like training in aspects of Medical Director, please contact the Division.
Please Note: This service is only available to practices within the Monash Division boundaries.
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