SCLMA Clinical Education Meetings

Dr Tim Lyon - gastroenterologist - talks about mimics of inflammatory bowel disease and an evidence-based approach to gut microbiome analysis. Dr Lorne Dunlop - clinical immunologist- talks about common allergic and immunological conditions and current management. 

It's the annual SCLMA Health Report when we get to hear from the region's health executives leading the public and private health facilities. Sunshine Coast Health - Dr Peter Gillies CEO, Dr Marlene Pearce EDMS, Dr Michelle Johnston GPLUCountry to Coast Queensland PHN - Dr Amy Langford-Ely, GPRamsay Health Care - Kelly Grant, CEOBuderim Private Hospital - Shane Mitchell, GMMaroochy Private Hospital - Matt Kelly, GMNoosa Day Hospital - Stephanie Adams, CEO/DoN

Dr Nick Yim - Hervey Bay GP and Immediate Past President of AMA Queensland - gives an overview of medical politics during his tenure. Cutcher & Neale Accounting and Financial Services - Sav Angi and Nicole Brown give advice on maximising wealth in retirement and update us on important changes following the recent Federal Budget. Professor Shuichi Suetani - psychiatrist - talks about adult ADHD in primary care - "If you've got a hammer - everything looks like a nail"

Dr Mariska Stuurstraat - rehabilitation medicine physician - gives a case-based presentation about stroke rehabilitation.Dr David Eckerman - rehabilitation medicine physician - talks about muscle spasticity and treatments available. 

Dr Navi Bali - orthopaedic surgeon - talks about intra-articular injections, ablative techniques and robot-assisted joint replacement.Dr Bob Edwards - respiratory physician - talk about applying the COPD Clinical Care Standards in general practice. 

Dr Beverley Powell - gynaecologist - talks about managing  menopausal symptoms and the protective benefits of hormonal treatments.Dr Natalie Shaddock - obstetrician and gynaecologist - talks about contraception options and how to assess risk and suitability.

It's neurology night!Dr Antony Winkel - neurologist and neurophysiologist - talks about game-changing new treatments for neuromuscular disorders. Dr Andrew Clarke - neurologist and neurophysiologist  - explains neurophysiology testing techniques and how to use them to get to the right diagnosis. 

Dr Christina Sander - dermatologist - talks about updates in the treatment of Psoriasis with new medications that are changing the lives of those affected. Dr Leith Banney - dermatologist - demystifies urticaria, explaining how it can be categorised and which treatments are appropriate, including new medications.  You will be itching to listen to this one! 

Dr Sarah Murgatroyd - orthopaedic surgeon specialising in paediatric conditions and also upper limb conditions in adults and children - talks about managing shoulder and patella instability. Elliot Hunt and Gianni Bergamin - both medical students - talk about The Vacseen Project, a not-for-profit service for people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage who find it difficult to access medical care in traditional medical environments. 

A special one this month! The Health Report is an annual SCLMA event bringing together senior executives and clinicians from all healthcare sectors across the Sunshine Coast - public hospitals, private facilities, medical education, and primary care.

Dr Robert Edwards - Thoracic (Respiratory) Physician - talks about oral corticosteroid (OCS) stewardship in asthma.Kerryn Philips - Registered nurse and clinical educator - talks about obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) diagnosis and therapy. 

Thank you Jo Bourke! - we presented Jo with a video of wonderful comments submitted by the SCLMA membership, and also announced the inaugural "Jo Bourke Award" for UniSC students. Dr Emily Dauway - Breast Surgeon - talks about revolutionising breast cancer care and the impact of Mag Seed and Mag Trace.Dr Melissa Acreman - Obstetrician and gynaecologist- talks about prolapse, what's going down...and how to lift it up!