Understanding persistent pain, opioids and polypharmacy, pelvic pain, and interventional options.
Join four Mater Specialist Pain Physicians for an interactive evening designed for GPs. This workshop will use case-based discussions to explore practical strategies in managing persistent pain in the community.
Agenda and presenters
6pm: Registration and networking
6.30-8.30pm: Presentations & Dinner
- Dr Akhilesh Tiwari, Specialist Pain Medicine Physician
- Dr Ilam Kaliperumal (‘ILAM’), Specialist Pain Medicine Physician
- Dr Aman Ahuja, Specialist Pain Medicine Physician
- Dr Parul Sareen, Specialist Pain Medicine Physician
Topics
Understanding Persistent Pain
- Distinguishing nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic pain
- The role of central sensitisation in everyday GP presentations
Opioids and Polypharmacy
- Case-based discussion: managing a patient on high-dose opioids with polypharmacy risks
- Safe tapering strategies, opioid rotation & deprescribing in general practice
Interventional and Non-Pharmacological Options
- When to refer for procedures and how to integrate allied health
- Role of physiotherapy, psychology, and lifestyle interventions
Focused Clinical Topics
- Role of compounding pharmacy preparations in persistent pain
- Approach to pelvic pain in primary care
Certificate for 2 hours CDP educational activities.
All enquiries
Contact GP Liaison Mater Private Hospital Townsville Peta Carmody at peta.carmody@mater.org.au or phone 0476 206 076.