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1 - 2 September 2009 | The Orange Ex-Services Club, Orange
Topics
Papers and symposiums will cover a wide range of subjects including:
* tropical diseases
* tuberculosis
* hepatitis B and C
* refugee child health
* catch-up vaccination – a practical guide
* navigating Medicare item number 714
* vitamin D deficiency and other nutritional issues
* working across cultures
* global perspectives on health and human rights
* workshops on effective use of interpreters
* exploring cultural belief systems about health, treatment and management
Speakers
The conference will bring together the expertise of:
* leading health and mental health practitioners who specialise in refugee health
* refugee community providers
* researchers
* policy makers
* ethnic community representatives
Why have a conference?
Over the past 10 years more than 100,000 refugees and asylum seekers have resettled across Australia. They represent a challenging and complex case load for general practitioners and other health professionals.
* They come from a great diversity of countries and cultures.
* Their health concerns range from infectious diseases to nutritional deficiencies, from mental health to chronic diseases.
* Their understanding of health and treatment is vastly different from western medical paradigms.
* They often require interpreters to overcome language and cultural barriers.
As refugees move into new urban and rural areas, many GPs and health professionals are confronting their complex needs for the first time. Accurate diagnosis, treatment and management can be a real challenge for the busy family GP.
We have applied for RACGP continuing professional development (CPD) points for this conference.
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