Multidisciplinary Management of Back and Neck Pain
This event is fully booked.
GPs, GP Registrars, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals and Practice Staff are invited to a networking dinner focused on team-based approaches to managing acute, complex, and chronic back and neck conditions.
This interactive evening will feature practical presentations and case-based discussion showcasing how coordinated, multidisciplinary care can improve outcomes for people experiencing back and neck pain and other spinal concerns.
Attendees will gain insights into collaborative, wrap around models of care, explore local referral pathways and contribute ideas for improving access to multidisciplinary care across the region.
Join us for an evening of learning and networking with colleagues.
RACGP CPD POINTS: This is an RACGP-approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program – Activity Number: 1673779 | Activity Type EA 1 hour / RP 1 Hour
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Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the role of multidisciplinary team-based care in the assessment and management of acute, complex and chronic back and neck conditions
- Recognise the contributions of different health professionals involved in spinal care and how these roles complement each other across the patient journey
- Identify appropriate referral pathways and local services to support timely, coordinated spinal care
- Discuss strategies to improve access to multidisciplinary care within the local health system
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Prof Simon Willcock is a General Practitioner, academic, and medical leader with extensive experience in primary care, clinical education, and health system improvement. He has a strong interest in integrated, multidisciplinary approaches to improving outcomes for people with complex, chronic, musculoskeletal and spinal conditions and is actively involved in teaching and mentoring health professionals.
PANELLISTS:
Bridget Dean is a Physiotherapist with expertise in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal and spinal conditions. She works with multidisciplinary teams to support improved function and recovery and is passionate about helping people manage complex and chronic conditions.
Dr Bhisham Singh is an Orthopaedic Surgeon, practising at locations across Sydney. His special interests include all aspects of spine surgery and spinal disorders, including adult and paediatric spine deformity and degenerative cervical and lumbar conditions.
Dr Tom Wang is a General Practitioner with interests in chronic disease management, mental health, and work-related spinal injuries.
Chris Basten is a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in health psychology. His areas of interest include adjustment to injury, alongside eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. He works primarily in private practice, while also consulting to an interdisciplinary surgery team and delivering training to health professionals.
Target Audience:
GPs, GP Registrars, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals and Practice Staff
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Enquiries:
Judy or Robi, Education Coordinators – 9432 8250 or events@snhn.org.au.