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Practical Paediatrics Program

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Rural and Regional GPs

Thanks to the support of the Rural Doctors Association of Victoria, we will be recording upcoming events for podcasting. 

• See Practical Paediatrics Program for regional GPs for more information.
• Interested?  Please email or call us (03-93454645) or your local Division of General Practice about participating, with CPD accreditation.

More information

• Getting to the RCH
  • Google map
  • Public transport.
  • Trams 55 and 59 stop outside the hospital
    • Tram 55 West Coburg-Domain Interchange, see route map
    • Tram 59 Airport West to City-Elizabeth Street, see route map
• Once you're here
  • The Vernon Collins Lecture Theatre
    • Enter through the front of the main RCH building. 
    • Turn immediately right and catch the silver lifts (at 'G7' see map) to the 4th floor. 
    • Get out of the lift and turn right and you'll find it.  
  • The Ella Latham Theatre
    • Enter through the front of the main RCH building. 
    • Take the stairs immediately in front of you a half flight up to the 1st floor.
    •  Walk straight ahead as far as you go and you will reach the Ella Latham Theatre (at 'C6' see map).
    • It's right at the back of the hospital next to the main cafe.
• Parking
  • The RCH car-park is $15 for 3-4 hours in the day; after 4pm is a $6 flat fee.  Enter via Gatehouse Street, pay on exit.
  • Gatehouse Street (see Google map) has 3P metered parking up to 6pm - difficult to get a park during weekdays working hours.
  • On Saturdays and after hours there is usually ample parking on Gatehouse Street, Saturdays 3P metered parking 0730am to 1230pm.  If full, try side streets and further up Gatehouse Street towards Royal Parade (2-4P).
  • Alternatively, try public transport!
• Recommended reading:
  • In addition to specific recommended reading for a particular event, you may find the following resources very useful:
    • The RCH Paediatric Handbook is suggested reading for all the Practical Paediatrics Program events and a great resource for paediatrics in general practice.  The 8th edition (2009) is available through all good medical bookshops including at the RCH, by mail-order or online.See: RCH Paediatric Handbook, Order form: Order form (word doc), more from the RCH bookshop.
    • RCH Clinical Practice Guidelines
    • RCH Pre-referral guidelines Kids Connect (GP Access website)
• Future events:
  • To be kept updated on any of the above you can send an email to kids.connect@rch.org.au
• Queries
  • Call the lead Division for a particular event or contact RCH Primary Care Liaison (Kids Connect) tel 9345 4645 or kids.connect@rch.org.au

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Online resources for past events - Practical Paediatrics Program

The overweight child & associated disorders (Part 4, 2009)

• An RACGP-accredited practical update with tips on addressing weight loss and associated co-morbidities in General Practice. Learning areas include when to think of medical causes; screening for complications including type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, PCOS and sleep apnoea; keeping the child and family on-side; weight and non-related goals & outcomes and when to call it quits and refer on. Presented by Divisions of General Practice in partnership with the Royal Children's Hospital, kindly sponsored by lead Division PivotWest.

Childhood respiratory problems (Part 3, 2009)

• A Cat 2 CPD-accredited practical update on diagnosis, treatment and management of common but sometimes tricky childhood respiratory illnesses.Presented by Divisions of General Practice in partnership with RCH Respiratory Medicine and Community Asthma Program (CAP). Lead Division: Westgate, kindly sponsored by Nycomed.
• Resources:
  • RCH Pre-referral guidelines on asthma
  • RCH Kids Health Info factsheets for parents

"I Can't Cope with my Child" - Child behaviour (Part 2, 2009)

• August 2009, Northern Division of General Practice, Preston.  A case-based upskilling evening, covering common behavioural and developmental conditions, ADHD, Aspergers, anxiety and co-morbidities and including pre-school to adolescence.  Led by A/Prof Jill Sewell and Chaired by Northern Division GP Dr. Mark Beeby.
• Resources:
  • RCH Pre-referral guidelines - Child behaviour and learning
  • RCH Kids Health Info factsheets for parents
  • Raising Children Network
  • Parent's Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS tool)
  • Presentation slides

Childhood allergy ALM (Part 1 2009)

• May 2009, a Cat 1 and Cat 2 Childhood Allergy Practical Paediatrics upskilling session for GPs' with RCH clinic placements, hosted in partnership with Divisions of General Practice, lead Division North East Valley Division of General Practice.
• Extensive resources including latest research, professional and parent factsheets, presentation slides and much more from the RCH Department of Allergy and Immunology.

Eczema (2008)

• 2008, a Cat 1 ALM with RCH Dermatology clinic placements, hosted with lead Division North East Valley Division of General Practice, Melbourne General Practice Network and the RCH.
• Resources:
  • RCH Pre-referral guidelines - Dermatology
  • RCH Kids Health Info factsheets for parents

VicFEAT 2010 - for GPs and Paediatricians

February - November 2010

The VicFEAT series is popular among paediatricians throughout Australia and is offered live at the RACP (Royal Australian College of Physicians) and through satellite link-up throughout the country. Sessions include a few case presentations, plenty of open discussion between all participants (in person and by video-conference) then feedback, recommendations and brief presentations from a panel of experts. A number of GPs joined the first FEAT session for 2009, and we hope you too can participate in one or all 5 sessions. All are on a Wednesday evening from 7-8.30pm.

• More information

Advanced Paediatric Life Support Courses (APLS)

Be prepared: improve your skills in the early management of acutely ill and injured children.  The APLS course is popular and needs to be booked several months in advance. Intending APLS candidates must register on-line and be placed on a waiting list. Letter of offer for courses are sent out about three months before the course.

• When: ~ every 3-6 months
• Where: Melbourne Royal Children's Hospital and Monash Medical Centre
• Tel: (03) 9345 6158
• Website: www.apls.org.au/

General Medical Presentations online

• Presentation examples include: Pharyngitis differential diagnosis; Food allergy case review; Fits, faints & funny turns; Gastroenteritis; Post-UTI management and more&.
• Available in PDF - 'PaedCasts' audio and video downloads coming soon
• Website: General Medical Friday Presentations

Grand rounds

The Grand Rounds Seminar Series is the flagship educational meeting of the Royal Children's Hospital.  These meetings are designed to be informative and dynamic. Over the course of the year, the series is expected to broaden our experiences and understanding of child and adolescent health, regardless of whether we come from a clinical, research, academic, or other background.

• Each Wednesday lunchtime
  Light lunch 12.15 to 12.30
  Presentation 12.30 to 1.30pm sharp
  Ella Latham Meeting Room - 1st Floor, RCH.  (Map) 
   
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• Tel If you are interested to attend a grand round, please contact Kids Connect (tel (03) 9345 4645) and we can arrange to greet you and will cover the cost of your parking.
   
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