Day 1 – 6th September
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Time
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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 |
Medical comorbidity and mortality in psychiatric populations: Professor Steve Kisely- Consultant Psychiatrist, University of Queensland and Dalhousie University, Canada
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Epidemiology of medical comorbidity in psychiatric populations.
Approaches to improving physical health outcomes in psychiatric populations
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10h15 – 11h15 |
Parkinson's Disease: Dr Alison Charleston - Consultant Neurogeriatrician, Auckland
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The clinical diagnosis, management and common neuropsychiatric manifestations of Parkinson’s Disease
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11h15 – 11h30 |
Break |
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11h30 – 12h30
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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
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12h30 – 13h30 |
Lunch |
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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
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14h30 – 14h45 |
Break |
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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
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Close of Day 1 |
Day 2 – 7th September
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08h30 – 09h15 |
Coffee and tea reception |
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09h15 – 10h15
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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
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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
Diagnosis and management of Non Epileptic Attack Disorder
Pesentation will be published after editing
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11h15 – 11h30 |
Break
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11h30 – 12h30 |
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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12h30 – 13h30 |
Lunch
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13h30 – 14h30 |
Gynaecological Endocrinology: Professor Beverley Lawton, Director Centre for Women’s Health Research | Te Tātai Hauora O Hine , Victoria University
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Review of the endocrinology of menopause and the menstrual cycle.
Medical management with reference to psychiatric manifestations and comorbidity.
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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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