SCLMA Clinical Education Meetings

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!