Day 1 – 6th September |
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Time |
Presentation |
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| 08h00 – 08h45 |
REGISTRATION Tea and coffee reception |
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| 08h45 – 09h15 |
Welcoming and Conference Opening |
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| 09h15 – 10h15 |
Cardiology: Dr Myanna Lund - Consultant Cardiologist, Auckland
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Basic cardiology assessment and when to refer to a specialist Assessment and monitoring cardiac effects of psychotropic medication, including QT prolongation The contemporary understanding of cardiovascular risk |
| 10h15 – 11h15 |
Parkinson's Disease: Dr Alison Charleston - Consultant Neurogeriatrician, Auckland
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The clinical diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s Disease Common neuropsychiatric manifestations of Parkinson’s Disease |
| 11h15 – 11h30 | Break | |
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11h30 – 12h30 |
Delirium: Professor David Meagher - Head of Teaching and Research in Psychiatry, University of Limerick and Consultant Psychiatrist
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Aetiology, diagnosis and management of Delirium |
| 12h30 – 13h30 | Lunch | |
| 13h30 – 14h30 |
Endocrinology: Dr Brandon Orr-Walker - Consultant Endocrinologist, Auckland
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Update on diagnosis and treatment of diabetes Learn how to conduct a basic assessment and monitoring of vascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome |
| 14h30 – 14h45 | Break | |
| 14h45 – 15h45 |
Chronic Pain: Dr Paul Vroegop – Consultant Psychiatrist and Pain Specialist, Counties Manukau District Health Board
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Contemporary approach to the management of chronic pain with specific reference to comorbid psychiatric illness |
| Close of Day 1 | ||
Day 2 – 7th September |
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| 08h30 – 09h15 | Coffee and tea reception | |
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09h15 – 10h15 |
Gastro-enterology: Dr John Perry, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Waitemata District Health Board
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Basics of hepatology and interpretation of liver function tests Psychotropic medications and the liver
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| 10h15 – 11h15 |
Epilepsy: Dr Nicholas Child, Consultant Neurologist, Auckland City Hospital
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Neuropathophysiology of epilepsy and psychiatric comorbidity |
| 11h15 – 11h30 |
Break |
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| 11h30 – 12h30 |
Nephrology: Professor Rob Walker - Consulant Nephrologist, University of Otago
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The basic interpretation of renal function tests, including eGFR. The contemporary evidence of the renal effects of Lithium |
| 12h30 – 13h30 |
Lunch |
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| 13h30 – 14h30 |
Gynaecological Endocrinology: Associate Professor Beverley Lawton – Gynaecological Endocrinologist, Womens Health Research Centre, University of Otago
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Review of the endocrinology of menopause and the menstrual cycle. |
| 14h30 – 14h45 |
Break |
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| 14h45 – 15h45 |
Stroke Medicine: Dr Ajay Kumar - Stroke Physician, Auckland
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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. |
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Conference close |
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*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME. THERE MAY BE CHANGES TO THE PRESENTERS, BUT THE CONTENT IS UNLIKELY TO CHANGE*