Monash Children's Hospital Paediatric Update

Returning for its 20th year, the Monash Children’s Hospital Paediatric Clinical Update offers expert-led sessions covering topics from adverse childhood experiences to off-label psychotropics, preventative health measures like adolescent vaping, and emerging practices such as medicinal cannabis use. Attendees can engage in panel discussions, allowing interactive dialogue with our experts.

This year, we are introducing an optional peer review workshop designed to earn RACP Cat 3 credits. Select from either in-person or virtual tickets.

In-person tickets include morning tea and lunch, while all attendees will gain access to the event recording for future reference. Furthermore, special discounts are provided for allied health professionals, trainees, and retirees.

Program:

• 8:00AM Registration
• 8:30AM Opening Address



Session 1 - The Brain is the Heart of it

• 8:45AM Long term outcomes: Adverse Childhood Experiences - Dr Jo Tully, Paediatric Forensic Medicine Specialist
• 9:30AM Does my 12 year old with poor weight gain and fussy eating have ARFID? - Dr Jacinta Coleman, Adolescent Physician
• 9:50AM Which off-label psychotropics are reasonable to consider for children? - Dr Fiona Bassad, Psychiatrist
• 10:10AM Panel Q&A - The Brain is the Heart of it with Dr Jo Tully, Dr Jacinta Coleman, and Dr Fiona Bassad
• 10:30AM Morning tea



Session 2 - Preventative Health

• 11:00AM My patient’s father is on a statin, when do I check this child’s lipids? - Dr Ari Horton, Paediatric Cardiologist
• 11:20AM What is happening in our community surrounding adolescent vaping? - Dr Chatu Yap, Public Health Physician and Alyce Jenkins, South Eastern Public Health Unit
• 11:40AM This preschooler is toe-walking, when should I refer? - Mel Toy, Paediatric Physiotherapist
• 12:00PM Panel Q&A - Preventative Health with Dr Ari Horton and Dr Chatu Yap
• 12:15PM Lunch



Session 3 - Times are Changing

• 1:15PM I am a locum at a rural regional hospital, can I use my phone to do procedures? - Peter Coombs, Sonographer and Dr Jo Speekman, Anaesthesiologist
• 1:55PM Is there a role for medicinal cannabis in children and adolescents with developmental disorders? - Prof Michael Fahey, Paediatric Neurologist
• 2:35PM Short break State of the Art
• 2:50PM What does the future hold for my obese teenager? - Jennifer Wong, Endocrinologist
• 4:00PM Finish



Peer Review (optional)

• 4:10 Workshop for RACP Cat 3 credits (30 max)
• 5:10 Workshop finish

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