“Getting Plastered”

Light dinner provided A hands-on workshop for GPs and PNs on the management of straightforward fractures and the application of plaster and synthetic casts.

You are invited to attend this hands-on workshop	When: Thursday 20 May	Time: 6:00 – 9:30pm	Venue: Fracture Clinic, St Vincent’s Clinics, Ground Floor, Daly Wing, 35 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy (see attached map)

At the completion of the workshop you will:

Identify straightforward fractures that can be managed in general practice

Assess peripheral limb fractures, and undertake management where appropriate

Apply a below elbow or below knee cast

Gain an understanding of the role of St Vincent’s in fracture management

RACGP Activity Number 748287

Workshop agenda

6pm	Light dinner served

6.30pm	Overview of St V’s GP Liaison Unit / Referrals to St V’s Clinics – Dr Dave Isaac

6.45pm	Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Gerard Powell and radiologist Dr Ross McKellar will provide overview of fractures using examples

7.30pm (approx)	Application of casts/splints, “dos and don’ts” of casting techniques

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RSVP: 18th May to Paul.Williamson@svhm.org.au Ph: 9288 2986 Fax: 9288 3205

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