Goodfellow Symposium Information

For more Information: http://goodfellowsymposium.org/

 
The Goodfellow Symposium Preconference workshops are proving to be popular once again, so we would like to take this weeks update we are putting the spotlight on them.  There is still time to register but we recommend clicking here to register now or email goodfellow@tcc.co.nz  to add this to your current registration.
 
Workshops 1 (8am-12pm) and 4 (1pm-5pm) - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
This 4 hour course will cover:
•         basic life support adult and pediatric, 
•         use of automated and manual defibrillators, 
•         recognition of shockable and non-shockable rhythms, 
•         airway management, and the role of pharmacology in resuscitation. 
Use of an algorithmic approach to management of cardiac arrest will be stressed. The course is run to New Zealand Resuscitation Council Level 5 guidelines to meet the MOPS requirements of the RNZCGP. Practical skills will be assessed during the course and there will be two written tests. One will be recognition of shockable rhythms and one will be a multi-choice test based on the course’s content. 
The recommended text for this course is the New Zealand Resuscitation Council’s Basic Resuscitation for Health Professionals(2007) or Advanced Resuscitation for Health Professionals- Level 7(2007). These are available from www.nzrc.org.nz and are a great resource for a practice to have. 
To gain Level 7 Recertification you are required to do a further 4 hour practical session and pass the University of Auckland ACLS Recertification test.  There will be two special courses offered at the Advanced Clinical Skills Centre to participants on this course.  Please refer to our website http://www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/som/acsc after the Symposium. 
 
Workshop 2 (8am–12pm) - Transforming Consultations
Presented by Nigel Thompson
With neuro-linguistic programming, solution-focused therapy, the latest neuroscience…and a whole lot more!
Wanting some new ways to think about consulting that are easy to use?
Curious about health worker burn-out - and how to avoid it?
Wondering how words can harm as well as heal?
Wanting to be at your best for every consultation – even with those challenging “ heartsink” patients?
This 4 hour interactive seminar will help healthcare workers enhance their consultation skills in any healthcare context.   
Join Prof Bruce Arroll, University of Auckland, and Dr Nigel Thompson, University of Otago, to discover how healthcare workers can transform their consultations ….and a whole lot more!
 
Workshop 3 (8am–12pm) - Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome/Family Violence GP
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndome - signs to looks out for
Presented by Adriana Preotesa
Adriana’s workshop introduces Brain Injury New Zealand and how this organization supports people living with a brain injury. It also highlights how significant this public health issue is and what community rehabilitation services are available to refer to.
Adriana is an Education Advisor with Brain Injury New Zealand. Adriana has an academic background in Medicine and Nursing (from Craiova University, Romania) and Human Nutrition (from Massey University, New Zealand).  She has worked as a General Practitioner in her home country of Romania and since moving to New Zealand seven years ago, Adriana has chosen to work in the area of health promotion and education.  Her passion for health promotion started with the work done with the National Heart Foundation. Adriana has a particular interest in child abuse and domestic violence, and is committed to empowering communities by delivering quality brain injury prevention education.
Family Violence GP - The first call for help
Presented Sergeant Patrick Waters
Recent studies suggest that just 18% of all Family Violence incidents are reported. Between January 1st and December 31st 2009, over 5000 incidents of Family Violence were reported in the Auckland City District alone.
Is Family Violence a low-socioeconomic problem?
Are there common characteristics for victims of Family Violence? 
What are the barriers to help-seeking?
What role can GP’s play as a possible first point of contact for a victim?
The Family Violence workshop will provide a brief introductory overview of the FST. Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of the dynamics that perpetuate Family Violence, and resources that provide practical intervention strategies to begin the process of addressing Family Violence.
Sergeant Pat Waters has been part of the Auckland Family Safety Team since its’ inception in 2005, and has been Supervisor for the past 18 months. Originally from the UK Sergeant Waters migrated to NZ in 2002 after a 13 year career with the Police. He joined the NZ Police in 2003.
Workshop 5 (1pm-5pm) -  Immunisation Update - including immunisation for new immigrants.
Presented by Immunisation Advisory Centre - Loretta Roberts National Programme Manager
The Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) is a nationwide organisation based at the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland.
IMAC over the past 10 years have provided immunisation education and training to health professionals across New Zealand, including Vaccinator Training Courses and Immunisation Updates. The information IMAC provides is based on the best evidence- based international and New Zealand medical research.
 
IMAC Vision - To take a visionary role in creating and sustaining healthier communities
o Our communities are protected against vaccine preventable diseases
o Immunisation delivery is part of growing healthy children and healthy populations.
Immunisation Update :
The Immunisation Update is designed for 4 hours and provides the participant with the most recent changes in Immunisation Practice. This Update meets the Standards for Authorisation as an Independent Vaccinator and a certificate will be available at the end of the workshop for those Vaccinators who require this for Re Authorisation.
The topics  of the workshop include :
o Adverse Events following Immunisation
o Changes to Theory and Practice in Immunisation
o Improving Immunisation Coverage in New Zealand
o The workshop will include teaching sessions, interactive content, with participant involvement in discussions and a take home resources pack provided.
If you choose to attend this workshop and have a copy of the 2006 Immunisation Handbook and 2008 Immunisation Provider Booklet, please bring this along.
Workshop 6 (1pm-5pm) - Open Wide - Dental Care and Oral Care in the Primary Health Setting
Presented by Singh Thasvir
Medical General Practitioners and their team are often faced with managing a number of dental and oral problems that go beyond the current scope of undergraduate and postgraduate training. This workshop will present the relevant background, history and examination, and management of these problems in a manner that can be utilised in General Practice.
Topics include:
- Basic Anatomy and Dental Terminology
- Dental Caries (Decay) and Periodontal (Gum) Disease 
- Dental Infections and Abscesses
- Dental and Facial Trauma
- Oral Ulceration
- Salivary Gland Pathology
- Relevant Cases
A comprehensive handout will be given to all workshop participants to act as a guide in the long term.
Visit www.goodfellowclub.org for more Symposium information