Skin deep: DermatologyRACGP WA

Dermatological conditions are a common presentation in general practice and non-melanoma skin cancers are almost seven times more common than all other cancers combined.

With GPs treating over half the skin cancer cases in Australia, the ability to accurately diagnose and treat skin conditions is essential.

This full day Active Learning Module (ALM) aims to expand GPs skills and confidence in the diagnosis and management of a range of dermatological presentations. With a mix of theoretical and a surgical practical session, presenters will discuss benign conditions and malignant lesions, dermoscopy, Medicare billing and skin pathology. The program also includes a hands on biopsy and suturing session.

Transport to and from the venue will be provided for GPs attending the Rural Health West Conference on the weekend of 23-24 March, and staying in the Perth CBD.

Learning outcomes

1. Describe how to undertake a comprehensive skin check examination

2. Demonstrate the utilisation of the dermatoscope for the identification and differentiation of benign and malignant skin presentations

3. Determine the appropriate investigation modalities for a range of dermatological presentations

4. Diagnose, treat and manage itchy, painful and irritated skin.

5. Identify pathology outcomes and interpretation of pathology results

6. Describe indications for specialist referral

7. Illustrate appropriate use of Medicare item numbers

8. Apply skills in surgical techniques including biopsy and suturing

Date

Friday 22 March 2019

Time

9.00 am – 5.00 pm Registration 8.30 am

Venue

Wollaston Conference Centre 5 Wollaston Road Mount Claremont 6010

Cost

RACGP member $299 Non-member $389

Lunch, morning and afternoon tea provided

Contact

Lucille Antonio, Education Officer Email wa.events@racgp.org.au Tel 08 9489 9555

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Presenters

Clinical Associate Professor Kurt Gebauer – Director of Fremantle Dermatology

Dr Adrian Brooks – Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Dr Mike Eaton – GP Proceduralist

Dr Gordon Harloe – Anatomical Pathologist

Dr Denis Carragher – Founder, Kalamunda Skin Clinic

Dr George Eskander – Director of Medical SJOG Mt Lawley

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Workshop program* | Friday 22 March 2019

8.30 am Registration

8.55 am Welcome and workshop overview

9.00 amSkin Assessment – Presenter Associate Professor Kurt Gebauer

History taking, examination, what to do and when

10.00 amSkin pathology – Presenter Dr Gordon Harloe

From the laboratory to the report

11.00 am Medicare guidelines and billing – Presenter Dr George Eskander

11.20 am Morning tea

11.35 amCommon benign skin conditions – Presenter Dr Mike Eaton

Common presentations, investigations, diagnosis and management

1.00 pm Lunch

1.30 pm Non-melanoma skin cancer – Presenter Dr Denis Carragher

BCCs and SCCs

2.30 pm Dermoscopy and melanoma – Presenter TBC

Dermoscopy essentials

3.30 pm Afternoon tea

3.45 pm Biopsy and suturing – Presenter Dr Adrian Brooks

Excisions, closures and post-operative care

5.00 pm End of workshop

* Program is subject to change.

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