Cancer Screening and Prevention Forum
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The Cancer Institute NSW, in collaboration with Iris Education, invite you to this free Cancer Screening and Prevention Forum to be staged in Sydney on Saturday 23rd September 2017. The day is divided into two sections with the first half devoted to cervical screening and the second to broader cancer screening and prevention. You may participate in person or by joining through live streaming on mobile phone, tablet or computer.
When: Saturday 23rd Sept 2017, 8.30am to 4.30pm Where: International Convention Centre Sydney, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney, NSW, 2009 Presenters:
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The Morning - The National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) Renewal
The morning sessions will provide a detailed discussion of the upcoming National Cervical Screening Program Renewal with unpacking of the rationale and evidence driving the changes, and applying these in practice. Case studies and a facilitated panel discussion will provide the opportunity to ask questions and assist participants to build knowledge and confidence to discuss the changes with their patients.
Areas covered include:
RACGP QI&CPD points:
Full day attendance attracts 13 Category 2 RACGP QI&CPD points. Attendees have the choice of registering to attend the event located at ICC Sydney or to live stream the event with a high speed data connection.
Enrolment:
The event is generously funded by Cancer Institute NSW and places are limited, so enrol for full day or half day, to attend in person or attend via live streaming. If you have further questions, please email Rachael Brennan or text or call 0481 676 054.
The morning sessions will provide a detailed discussion of the upcoming National Cervical Screening Program Renewal with unpacking of the rationale and evidence driving the changes, and applying these in practice. Case studies and a facilitated panel discussion will provide the opportunity to ask questions and assist participants to build knowledge and confidence to discuss the changes with their patients.
Areas covered include:
- Understanding the role of HPV: Prevalence and patterns, natural history of infection, types and consequences, role of vaccination, talking to women about HPV
- Unpacking the evidence: Australia and international - The big picture view of the NCSP renewal
- Applying the evidence: Clinical application (decision making, sample collection), dealing with women’s concerns and questions, explaining the evidence, special groups and pathway
- National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
- BreastScreen NSW
- SNAP risk factors -- smoking, nutrition, alcohol and physical activity
RACGP QI&CPD points:
Full day attendance attracts 13 Category 2 RACGP QI&CPD points. Attendees have the choice of registering to attend the event located at ICC Sydney or to live stream the event with a high speed data connection.
Enrolment:
The event is generously funded by Cancer Institute NSW and places are limited, so enrol for full day or half day, to attend in person or attend via live streaming. If you have further questions, please email Rachael Brennan or text or call 0481 676 054.