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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

211 Victoria Parade, Collingwood 3066
Phone: (03) 9416 0899 | Facsimile: (03) 9416 2085 | ISSN: 15978
 
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