Shake, rattle & roll

Posted Wednesday 16 October 2024 | Mater Private Hospital Townsville

Mark your diaries and join leading Mater Townsville specialists for an informative education evening tailored for General Practitioners, discussing tremor, Parkinson’s disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation for movement disorders.

Program

6.15pm: Registrations and networking 

6.30pm: Presentations and dinner 

8.30pm: Evaluations and close 

Presenters

Dr Craig Costello, Neurologist

Tremor differentials for primary care, screening and managing your patients with tremor.

Professor Matthew McDonald, Neurosurgeon

The role of Deep Brain Stimulation for movements disorders.

Jaymee-Leigh Swift, Senior Dietitian

The North Queensland Dietary Intervention Trial for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder.

Learning outcomes

• Explain and differentiate tremor symptoms, investigations, and treatment options for patients.
• Describe complementary physical therapy approaches for Parkinson’s disease patients. 
• Summarise the role of Deep Brain stimulation for movement disorders.
• Outline GPs role to support patients with tremors.

A certificate of attendance will be provided for 2 hours educational activities.

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