Date:
31 August 2011
Time:
6:30 for 7pm
Location:
The Boat House by the Lake, Menindee Drive, Barton
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL - A WAITING LIST APPLIES.
Guest speakers Dr James Riddell, MB CHB FRACP
Gastroenterologist Dr David Rangiah, MBBS MS FRACS
General Surgeon Assoc Prof Rajeev Jyoti, University Medical Imaging, Kingston.
Meeting kindly supported by Janssen Australia.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the role of biological therapy in the management of IBD
- Understand the role of vaccinations for patients being considered for immune-modulatory and biological therapy in IBD
- Analyse the differences in surgical procedures and the decision making process in the surgical treatment for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
- Define the role of GPs, gastroenterologists and Colorectal surgeons in the management of patients with IBD (and the need for interaction between all)
- Evaluate the role of different imaging modalities in IBD
- Understand the appropriateness of ultrasound in IBD