Beyond the bump – Improving postpartum clinical care RACGP WA 6048 Created by RACGP WA and St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital, this one-day active learning module (ALM) aims to develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of general practitioners (GPs) in guiding new parents through the first three months after giving birth. This workshop will cover the crucial topics of breastfeeding, pelvic floor and other musculoskeletal problems specific to new mothers, maternal and paternal mental health, cultural considerations in the postpartum period, as well as unexpected issues relating to the physical recovery of the mother. Participants will have the opportunity for hands-on learning, active discussion and workshops revolving around what is commonly referred to as the 'fourth trimester'. This workshop will also include an interactive session on the appropriate use of antenatal and postnatal Medicare item numbers, including the use of 4001*, 16407 and 16591. The correct use of Medicare item 16500 and antenatal billing will also be discussed. Learning outcomes 1. Describe management options of breastfeeding challenges sometimes experienced by new mothers. 2. Outline assessment and early management of postpartum pelvic floor problems. 3. Describe management of pelvic, caesarean wound and perineal infections in the postnatal period. 4. Create a checklist, for use in your practice, that covers all essential elements of postpartum visits to a GP. 5. Discuss cultural differences that need to be considered for mothers and their families in the postpartum period. Register online racgp.org.au To reduce our eco-footprint, we’re now offering more opportunities to register online. Date Saturday 17 November 2018 Time 8.30 am – 4.00 pm Registration from 8.00 am Venue St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital Conference Centre Thirlmere Road Mt Lawley WA 6050 Cost RACGP member early bird $154 (ends 31 October) RACGP member $198 Non-member $265 Contact RACGP WA Tel 08 9489 9555 Email [email protected] 40 *The workshop will not grant authority to claim Medicare item 4001, but will discuss the process to claim access to this.
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Beyond the bump – Improving postpartum clinical care RACGP WA
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Created by RACGP WA and St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital, this one-day active learning module (ALM) aims to develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of general practitioners (GPs) in guiding new parents through the first three months after giving birth.
This workshop will cover the crucial topics of breastfeeding, pelvic floor and other musculoskeletal problems specific to new mothers, maternal and paternal mental health, cultural considerations in the postpartum period, as well as unexpected issues relating to the physical recovery of the mother.
Participants will have the opportunity for hands-on learning, active discussion and workshops revolving around what is commonly referred to as the 'fourth trimester'.
This workshop will also include an interactive session on the appropriate use of antenatal and postnatal Medicare item numbers, including the use of 4001*, 16407 and 16591. The correct use of Medicare item 16500 and antenatal billing will also be discussed.
Learning outcomes1. Describe management options of breastfeeding challenges sometimes
experienced by new mothers.
2. Outline assessment and early management of postpartum pelvic floor problems.
3. Describe management of pelvic, caesarean wound and perineal infectionsin the postnatal period.
4. Create a checklist, for use in your practice, that covers all essential elements ofpostpartum visits to a GP.
5. Discuss cultural differences that need to be considered for mothers and theirfamilies in the postpartum period.
Register online
racgp.org.auTo reduce our eco-footprint, we’re now offering more opportunities to register online.
DateSaturday 17 November 2018
Time8.30 am – 4.00 pm Registration from 8.00 am
VenueSt John of God Mt Lawley Hospital Conference Centre Thirlmere Road Mt Lawley WA 6050
CostRACGP member early bird $154 (ends 31 October)
RACGP member $198
Non-member $265
ContactRACGP WA Tel 08 9489 9555 Email [email protected]
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*The workshop will not grant authority to claim Medicare item 4001, but will discuss the process to claim access to this.
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Conference introduction Presented by Dr George Eskander, GP and Director of Medical Services SJG Mount Lawley Hospital
8.30 am Introduction to the fourth trimester An overview of challenges and changes in care in the fourth trimester
Presented by Dr Charles Armstrong, Obstetrician, SJG Mount Lawley
Presented by Dr Marnie Rowan, GP and lactation consultant
10.40 am Morning Tea
Lunch
Presented by Dr Stuart Prosser, GP Obstetrician / GP Anesthetist and Medical Director, One for Women
8.50 am Wound care • Infections• CS wound problems
• Endometritis• Perineal wound repair
9.20 am Lactation • Low milk supply• Blocked ducts
• Mastitis• Q&A
Presented by Dr Julia Feutrill, Psychiatrist10.10 am Mental health • Postnatal depression• Updated ANRQ
10.55 am Medicare: Understanding antenatal and postnatal Medicare items Presented by Dr George Eskander, GP and Director of Medical Services SJG Mount Lawley Hospital
• Correct use of 16500
• Antenatal billing
• Use of 4001, 16407 and 16591
11.15 am Practical workshops – 20 minute sessions with 5-10 minutes for movement between rooms
Workshop 1Pelvic floor a practical approach
Presented by Physiotherapists Neridah Lloyd and Alison Lutz (One for Women)
Workshop 2 Musculoskeletal problems in new mum’s
Presented by Lara Diepeveen, Physiotherapist Mercy Physio
Workshop 3Fourth trimester starts here
Presented by Amie Canzurlo, Clinical Midwife, SJG Mount Lawley and Director of Midwifery, One for Women
Workshop 4The art of breastfeeding
Presented by Dr Sharon Perrella, RN RM IBCLC Research Associate and Lactation Consultant
1.15 pm
1.45 pm Sexuality, contraception and birth spacing Presented by Dr Pierre Smith, Consultant Obstetrician SJG Mount Lawley Hospital
2.15 pm East meets West in the puerperium period Presented by Dr Ken Nathan, Consultant Obstetrician SJG Mount Lawley Hospital
2.45 pm Interactive panel discussion Panel:Dr Stuart Prosser, GP Obstetrician Dr Alison Philpot, GP Obstetrician Dr Julia Marcello, GP obstetricianDr Ken Nathan, Consultant Obstetrician
• Vaccines & visitors• Online resources/apps• Parking lot questions from the day• Pre-set questions
End of day3.15 pm
Beyond the bump – Improving postpartum clinical care RACGP WA
• Review• Feedback• Questions
Program is subject to change
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