ANAESTHESIA 2010 - An update | North Coast GP Training

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th September 2010, Byron at Byron Resort and Spa Byron Bay NSW

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Please join us for a conference to review a range of key issues in contemporary anaesthesia practice for GP anaesthetists, GP anaesthesia trainees, their supervisors and associates.

The focus will be on practical aspects of the use of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents - their monitoring and reversal, Perioperative Pain Management, Airway Devices and Ventilation Strategies, Preoperative Assessment and the role of Ultrasound in a range of clinical settings.

Didactic presentations will be complemented by problem based learning discussions (PBLDs) and workshops; including an optional “Introduction to Ultrasound in Anaesthesia” which will afford participants the opportunity for hands-on experience of common ultrasound guided techniques in pain management and vascular access.

Set the date aside now and plan to be in Byron for an opportunity to update knowledge and skills, and to network with colleagues from across Australia. Programme and Registration details will soon follow.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Ian McPhee MB BS FANZCA and Tim Francis MB BS FRACGP, Co-convenors

Enquiries: Bruce Barling at NCGPT on 02 6681 5711 or bruceb@ncgpt.org.au

The Venue

Set within a stunning 45 acre rainforest, The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa provides an atmosphere of lush tranquillity and the opportunity to completely relax and rejuvenate. Located only five minutes south of Byron Bay, the resort allows visitors to enjoy restaurants, shopping and vibrant atmosphere of this beachside township and then retire to a setting of peace and luxury.

Stroll along the boardwalks through the sub tropical rainforest and for access to Tallow Beach, perfect for a morning walk while the sun rises over the ocean. Relax by the 25m infinity pool or poolside sauna or experience the ultimate indulgence in the luxurious day spa. If you are feeling active you can play a game of tennis or work out in the fully equipped gymnasium. The resort also offers complimentary yoga each morning – the perfect way to start the day.

The spacious luxury accommodation comprises 92 one bedroom air conditioned suites. Each suite contains a kitchen, separate lounge and dining area, plasma TV as well as two enclosed balconies. Luxurious bathrooms have deep free standing bathtubs and separate shower and the California king beds ensure dreamtime really does exist. Each suite has been designed to capture the essence of being nestled amongst the sub tropical rainforest. For more details about the resort’s facilities check out the website: http://www.thebyronatbyron.com.au/

CPD/PDP Points

Conference organisers will be applying to the RACGP and ACCRM to have the conference program attract CPD/PPD points.

Training for Rural and Remote Procedural General Practitioners Program

The Training for Rural and Remote Procedural General Practitioners Program (TRRPGPP) provides financial assistance for procedural GPs in rural and remote areas to access relevant activities in order to assist them in maintaining or updating their skills.

The objective of the program is to support GPs in rural and remote areas to access a grant to attend relevant training, upskilling and skills maintenance activities. The program has two components:

1: A grant for the cost of up to 10 days training, including the cost of locum relief to a maximum of $20,000 per GP per financial year for procedural GPs practising in surgery, anaesthetics and/or obstetrics in rural and remote metropolitan areas (RRMA 2-7). GPs practising in RRMA 2 locations are subject to additional eligibility critera

2: A grant for the cost of up to 3 days training, to a maximum of $6,000 per GP per financial year for GPs practising emergency medicine in rural and remote areas (RRMA 3-7) to attend approved skills maintenance and upskilling activities.

GPs providing services in rural and remote areas but residing primarily in urban areas (e.g. locums, RFDS doctors) may be eligible for the program.

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and Medicare Australia are jointly administering the program.

Under this arrangement ACRRM and RACGP assess the eligibility of GPs and training activities and Medicare Australia makes grant payments to the eligible procedural GPs.

GP Anaesthetists are required to:

have clinical privileges at the hospital
demonstrate that they are able to satisfy professional standards imposed by the hospital or Area Health Service and
provide routine general anaesthetics or major regional block (epidural/spinal) anaesthetics cover (including being regularly part of the on-call roster).For further information please see the following website:

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/work-pr-trrpgpp