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2012
Quality
10-11 February, Wellington
The RNZCGP Quality Symposium 2012 continues the "Voyage to
Quality" theme and will focus on practical aspects of integration.
Much has been achieved since the 2010 symposium and integration is
now recognised as a core value and coordinating mechanism in
general practice and primary care. More information and
registration form at https://www.rnzcgp.org.nz/events/details/73
Contact Linda.hartstonge@rnzcgp.org.nz
or phone 04 550 2846
Natural health
18 February-1 April, New Zealand wide
A masterclass on evidence-based natural health. Many supplements
and therapies are nonsense or even harmful, but there are some that
are supported by high quality research. This masterclass has been
requested by many health professionals to fill a gap in their
knowledge as no other such course is available in New Zealand. For
more information visit http://cammasterclass.weebly.com/index.html
or email Shaun Holt at holtshaun@gmail.com
Elder abuse
29 February, Palmerston North
Age concern Manawatu, in partnership with Best Care Whakapai
Hauora Kaumatua Services, offer a one day conference for
professionals to help them understand the dynamics and complexities
of Elder Abuse and Neglect.
Email ageconcernman@xtra.co.nz
for more information and registration papers, or visit online at www.ageconcern-manawatu.co.nz
March
Rural health
8-11 March, Queenstown
New Zealand Rural General Practice Network Conference
2012. The conference's theme is "The Changing Face of Rural
Health", designed to encompass innovations, developments, research,
technology and trends in the sector. For more information visit www.rgpn.org.nz
The Goodfellow Symposium
23 - 25 March, Auckland
The Goodfellow Symposium 2012 is designed to meet the needs of
GPs, primary health care nurses, pharmacists and other health
professionals working in primary care. www.goodfellowsymposium.org
April
Wakefield Conference
13-14 April, Wellington
Wakefield Health GP Conference 2012 - "Our Changing World" looks
at new developments and new ways in which we need to adapt to work
in our ever-changing world. Approved for up to 11 hours CME by the
RNZCGP. Contact Janine Boon on 04 494 5121, email jboon@acumenrepublic.com
or visit www.wakefieldhealth.co.nz
June
Healthcare Congress
26-27 June, Auckland
The New Zealand Healthcare Congress is gacilitated by the Medical
Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ) and provides an
opportunity for discussion and debate of healthcare reform in New
Zealand. The caliber of presenters will be unprecedented, and the
information covered will be of utmost relevance in these changing
times. Contact Donna Clapham, Conference Manager, Workz4U
Conference Management at events@workz4u.co.nz,
phone:09 917 3653 or go to www.workz4uconferences.co.nz
August
GPCME South
16-19 August, Dunedin
General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition South.
Clinical updates, with a mix of plenary sessions and practical
interactive workshops. Short, sharp and to the point clinical
content with key "take home" messages that attendees can use to
change their behaviour immediately. MOPS and AVE points will be
available for attendance. Registration opens January 2012. For
further details go to http://www.nzma.org.nz
Psychosis
29 - 31 August, Auckland
Making Sense of Psychosis Conference: Valuing subjective
experience. Registration forms available December to January.
To register interest and be kept informed email: ispsnz@gmail.com To submit an
abstract (200 to 250 words) to present a paper on your research,
work or experiences of psychosis and/or mental health services,
email Ingo Lambrecht on ingol@adhb.govt.nz
September
Viral hepatitis
10-12 September, Auckland
8th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference, Sky City Convention
Centre, Auckland. For further details please visit www.hepatitis.org.au
Conference for General Practice
13-16 September, Rotorua
Mark this date in your diary now! For more details contact 04-496
5999
New Zealand College of Appearance Medicine
Conference
19-22 September, Queenstown
NZCAM invites all Medical Practitioners to attend the Annual
Scientific meeting. New Zealand Registered Nurses who practice
under supervision of FNZCAM are also invited to attend.
For more information visit: www.nzcam.co.nz