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From Hospital to the CommunityThe
Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) and the Victorian
Alcohol and other drugs Inter-hospital Liaison Association (VAILA),
present From Hospital to the Community at the Northcote
Town Hall on 25 July 2008.
This seminar will provide three moderated case studies examining
hypothetical clinical presentations that clinicians may encounter
when working with clients who have substance misuse issues.
Each case study will be presented to a panel of clinicians from
a major Melbourne hospital who will tease out the complexities
of the issues clinicians may confront in such situations and
what a best practice response may be. Case studies will be moderated
and the audience encouraged to contribute their practical experience
and knowledge, as well as having an opportunity to question panellists
over their responses to the scenarios.
Keynote Speech: ‘Cutting Edge Continuum of Care’
Key Note speaker: Nick Lintzeris
Associate Professor Nicholas Lintzeris (MBBS, PhD, FAChAM)
has worked in addiction medicine since 1991 as a clinician-researcher.
He worked at Drug Services Victoria and Turning Point, before
taking up a Neil Hamilton Fairley NHMRC Fellowship at the National
Addiction Centre in London in 2002. In 2006 he returned briefly
to Melbourne (Western Hospital, Turning Point), before relocating
to Sydney, where he is now based at Liverpool and Royal Prince
Alfred Hospitals and the University of Sydney. He has co-ordinated
opiate pharmacotherapy trials (methadone, buprenorphine, LAAM,
naltrexone and injectable heroin), and has been involved in
the development of training programs and clinical guidelines
in Australia and internationally. His current interests include
the expansion of hospital CL services in addiction medicine.
He is the Chair of the AChAM Policy and Advocacy Committee.
Case Studies
Case Study 1 ‘Opioid Substitution Pharmacotherapy’
The study will examine best practice in a hospital setting
for continuing/commencing pharmacotherapies and identify issues
(and solutions) when following up with community prescribers/pharmacists.
And pose questions such as should hospitals prescribe for outpatients?
Coordinator: Dr Matthew Frei with panellists drawn from Southern
and Eastern Health.
Moderator: TBA.
Case Study Two: ‘Alcohol Withdrawal
and Delirium Management’.
What are best practice guidelines for managing alcohol withdrawal
and alcohol withdrawal delirium and exploring the different
causes of delirium.
Coordinator: Dr Alan Gijsbers with panellists drawn from
Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Moderator: Dr Benny Monheit (Alfred Hospital).
Case Study Three: ‘How Do We Manage Smoking in Non-Smoking
Environments?’
Reviewing ways to manage short term cessation in non-smoking
environments, and best practice on longer term cessation programs.
Coordinator: Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones with panellists drawn
from St Vincent’s Hospital and PENDAP.
Moderator: Dr Yvonne Bonomo (St Vincent Hospital).
Morning and afternoon tea and a light lunch will be
provided.
Date: Friday 25 July 2008
Time: 9.00 till 4.00 (VAILA
AGM at 4.00 -5.00)
Venue: Northcote Town Hall 189
High Street, Northcote 3070
Cost:
$60 (VAADA/VAILA members) / $70 (non-members)
REGISTRATION FEES
$60 (VAADA/VAILA Members (INCL GST) $70 (Non-Members)
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Venue
The Northcote Town Hall: http://www.northcotetownhall.com.au/
Location & Maps: http://www.northcotetownhall.com.au/Page/Page.asp?Page_Id=48&h=1&p=1
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Contact Chris McDonnell (VAADA) Chris@vaada.info or
phone (03) 9416 0899 |
