Beyond the Scale: Obesity and dyspnoea, fatty liver disease, surgical conditions, fertility

Posted Monday 23 December 2024 | Cairns Private Hospital

This is a "Quicksmarts": Round table discussions education event. 15min per Specialist, with Specialist rotating between tables.

Topics and Presenters: Beyond the Scale

• Dr Luke Conway (Endocrinologist): Pharmacotherapy management of obesity.
• Dr Sam Hillier (Cardiologist): Dsypnoea and chest pain in the obese - a diagnostic dilemma.
• Dr Ruth Hodgson (Gynaecologist - Infertility): The fertility patient with an elevated BMI.
• Dr Montri Gururatsakul and Dr Bernard Chin (Gastroenterologists): Effective strategies for managing Fatty Liver Disease and weight reduction.
• Ashley Ristanto (Clinical Psychologist): Psychological support for Bariatric Patients.
• Dr Sabin Warner-Smith (General Surgeon): Common surgical conditions in obese patients.

Learning outcomes 

• Identify takeaway tips from round table discussions.
• Describe the role of pharmacotherapy / psychological support in managing obesity.
• Outline management of fatty liver disease and weight reduction.
• Identify common surgical conditions and fertility problems associated with obesity.

**This event will not be recorded or available online.