About this Event
Learning outcomes
After completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss the assessment and interventions for frailty.
- Recognise the role and management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia and the clinical pharmacology particularly of psychotropic medicines.
- Summarise the basics of opioid titration to safely convert oral opioids to subcutaneous and increase doses.
- Discuss opioid pharmacology to determine which opioids are suitable for use in elderly people, particularly those with renal and liver dysfunction.
- Explain when opioid rotation might be required and how to safely do so.
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Presented By
Dr Sally Johns, Geriatrician and Acting Medical Head of Unit, Northern Adelaide Geriatrics Service, Modbury Hospital
- Dr Johns has an interest in dementia care and clinical pharmacology and is the chair of the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network Drug and Therapeutics Committee.
Dr Stephanie Schwetlik, Palliative Care Consultant, Northern Adelaide Palliative Service
- Dr Schwetlik has a keen interest in teaching, with involvement at the undergraduate and postgraduate level for medical and allied health professionals and is an honorary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Melbourne.
Agenda
9.15am - Registration and morning tea
10am - Presentation - Dr Sally Johns
10.45am - Q&A with Dr Sally Johns
11am - Presentation - Dr Stephanie Schwetlik
11.45am - Q&A with Dr Stephanie Schwetlik
12pm - Lunch and networking drinks
1pm - Group activity - Case discussions
2pm - Panel discussion
2.30pm - Q&A with all presenters
3.00pm - Evaluation and close
Please note:
1. As a precaution, limited seats are available for this session. Whilst this session is free of charge, non-attendance will incur a $30 cancellation fee if notification is not received 72 hours prior to the session.
2. Due to COVID–19, all participants will be requested to use the hand sanitiser at entry and masks will be available for participants who would like to use them. We have booked private rooms at the venues and seating will be arranged within the social distancing requirements.
3. All attendees will be asked to check-in at the venue via the QR code provided or by filling out the check-in form, as recommended by SA Health.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
National Wine Centre of Australia, Botanic Street, Adelaide, Australia
AUD 0.00