Conference Schedule 2018

Day 1 – 6th September

Time

Presentation

Welcoming and Conference Opening

Medical comorbidity and mortality in psychiatric populations: Professor Steve Kisely- Consultant Psychiatrist, University of Queensland and Dalhousie University, Canada

Epidemiology of medical comorbidity in psychiatric populations.

Approaches to improving physical health outcomes in psychiatric populations PRESENTATION

Parkinson's Disease: Dr Alison Charleston - Consultant Neurogeriatrician, Auckland 

The clinical diagnosis, management and common neuropsychiatric manifestations of Parkinson’s Disease

PRESENTATION

11h30 – 12h30

Cardiology: Dr Myanna Lund - Consultant Cardiologist, Auckland

Basic cardiology assessment and when to refer to a specialist

Assessment and monitoring cardiac effects of psychotropic medication, including QT prolongation PRESENTATION

The contemporary understanding of cardiovascular risk 

Endocrinology: Dr Brandon Orr-Walker - Consultant Endocrinologist, Auckland 

Update on diagnosis and treatment of diabetes

Learn how to conduct a basic assessment and monitoring of vascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome PRESENTATION

Chronic Pain: Dr Paul Vroegop – Consultant Psychiatrist and Pain Specialist, Counties Manukau District Health Board

Contemporary approach to the management of chronic pain with specific reference to comorbid psychiatric illness PRESENTATION

Day 2 – 7th September

09h15 – 10h15

Nephrology: Professor Rob Walker - Consulant Nephrologist, University of Otago

The basic interpretation of renal function tests, including eGFR.

The contemporary evidence of the renal effects of Lithium

PRESENTATION

Epilepsy: Dr Nicholas Child, Consultant Neurologist, Auckland City Hospital

Neuropathophysiology of epilepsy and psychiatric comorbidity
Diagnosis and management of Non Epileptic Attack Disorder

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Break

Gastro-enterology: Dr John Perry, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Waitemata District Health Board

Basics of hepatology and interpretation of liver function tests

Psychotropic medications and the liver PRESENTATION

Lunch

Gynaecological Endocrinology: Professor Beverley Lawton, Director Centre for Women’s Health Research | Te Tātai Hauora O Hine , Victoria University 

Review of the endocrinology of menopause and the menstrual cycle.
Medical management with reference to psychiatric manifestations and comorbidity. PRESENTATION

Break

Stroke Medicine: Dr Ajay Kumar - Stroke Physician, Auckland

The basic manifestations and risk factors of Cerebrovascular Disease.

Assessment and triage of suspected manifestations of Cerebrovascular Disease and when to refer to a relevant specialist service. PRESENTATION

Conference close