Practical Management of
Common Medical Problems
Annual Conference (PMCMP)
November 20-21, 2015 • Travelodge, Saskatoon
On-line REGISTRATION now open: www.usask.ca/cme
CONFERENCE RATES
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS
PHYSICIAN
On or before October 16th........... $470 plus GST
After October 16th ..................... $520 plus GST
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OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
On or before October 16th........... $345 plus GST
After October 16th...................... $395 plus GST
STUDENTS.................................. $155 plus GST
Geriatric Pharmacology
In-office Assessment Resources
New Thinking on Adult Obesity
Treatment of Disordered Eating
Identification of Common Rashes
Enhancing Mental Health for Queer People
COPD and Asthma Updates
Many more topics in development!
Visit www.usask.ca/cme for updates.
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Karen Conway, CME Events
(306) 966 7795
[email protected]
Conference Schedule
Friday, November 20th, 2015 • Travelodge Hotel, Saskatoon
MORNING SESSIONS
7:30
Registration Check-in Opens
Continental Breakfast
Exhibit Area Opens
8:00
Welcome Remarks
Plenary – “Physician Assisted Death”
– Dr. Susan Hayton, MD, FRCSC, JD Faculty, Family Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
9:00
Plenary - “Beers Criteria - Geriatric Pharmacology” - Julia Bareham , Pharmacist, SHR
10:00 Nutrition Break
10:15 Concurrent Sessions - “Geriatric Pharmacology” (sessions are repeated)
A – “Thinking Outside the Reference Range” – Zack Dumont, Clinical Support Pharmacist, RQHR
Participants will :
• Compare common interpretations and calculations for creatinine clearance;
• Use creatinine clearance to tailor medication therapy, ensuring safe and effective treatment for patients
B – “Antipsychotics in the Elderly: The Good, Bad and The Ugly” –Dr. Lillian Thorpe
Session Description:
Dr. Thorpe’s presentation will incorporate clinical vignettes relating to the use of antipsychotics, provide a brief overview of psychopharmacotherapy in the elderly, and review trends in the use
of antidepressants, benzodiazepines, hypnotics and antipsychotics. Issues related to
de-prescribing, especially in end of life situations will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
• Participants will be able to weigh the benefits and risks of prescribing antipsychotics in the elderly
• Participants will be able to weigh the benefits and risks of other interventions for age onset
conditions, particularly agitation and aggression in dementia
• Participants will have some familiarity with concepts relating to de-prescribing in the elderly,
especially in end of life situations
C – “One Step At ATime: Weaving Fall Prevention and Injury Reduction into Patient Assessment”
– Daphne Kemp, Regional Fall Reduction and Injury Prevention Coordinator, Saskatoon Health Region
Participants will be able to:
• Identify how to holistically assess for fall risk and related factors
• Discuss how to communicate safety plans with patients that encourage maintaining
independence through addressing risk factors
• Know where to locate local tools, resources and programs
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Conference Schedule
Friday, November 20th, 2015 • Travelodge Hotel, Saskatoon
MORNING SESSIONS
D – “What the GAU Expects from Primary Care Providers “– Dr. Jenny Basran, Head of the
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Assistant Professor, University of Saskatchewan
Participants will be equipped to provide the appropriate patient referral details for
Saskatoon Health Region’s Geriatric Assessment Unit
11:00 Relocation Break / Networking / Displays
11:15 Repeat 10:00 Consurrent Sessions
12:00 Lunch / Networking / Displays
Friday, November 20th, 2015 • Travelodge Hotel, Saskatoon
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
12:45 “HQC Updates – ED Waits and Patient Flow Initiatives” – Dr. Janet Reynolds
Learning Objective:
Participants will discuss current strategies in progress and become familiar with new resources that the
Saskatchewan Health Quality Council has produced to improve patient flow and reduce ED wait times. 1:00
Plenary – “Mental Health: Anxiety and Depression” – Dr. Meredith McKague and Dr. Heather Conacher
Learning Objective:
Participants will be able to compare a variety of in-office practical skills and resources to assess
and manage anxiety and depression.
1:45
Relocation Break
Concurrent Sessions - “Mental Health: Anxiety and Depression:
E - “Diagnosis and Treatment of Disordered Eating”
- Helen Urich, Executive Director, Bridgepoint Treatment Centre
Participants will:
• be able to outline the services available at Sasktechewan’s Bridgepoint Treatment Centre for eating
disorder patients
• discuss and dissect the diagnosis of several disordered eating conditions
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Friday, November 20th, 2015 • Travelodge Hotel, Saskatoon
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
F – “Selecting the Best SSRI’s / Weaning”– Dr. Fred Remillard, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition,
University of Saskatchewan
Participants will be able to evaluate and compare pharmacotherapeutics to select the most appropriate patient options. Weaning strategies for specific conditions will be compared and discussed.
G– “Enhancing Mental Health in the Queer Community, One Person At A Time” – Jai Richards, Psychologist, SHR
Participants will discuss mental health issues in the context of the queer community and
determine specific areas of improvement for their practice”
H – “Recognizing Bi-polar Disorder and What Not To Do!”
– Dr. Meredith McKague and Dr. Heather Conacher
Participants will distinguish the characteristics of bi-polar disorder and relate preferred
treatment options.
2:45
Nutrition Break
3:00
Repeat 2:00 Concurrent Sessions
3:45
Relocation Break
4:00
Plenary – “COPD: Optimizing Management In Primary Care” – Dr. Tessa Laubscher, Clinical
Associate Professor, Family Medicine, University of Saskatchewan; Julia Bareham, Pharmacist,
University of Saskatchewan
Participants will:
• Be able to explain the benefit of a multi-faceted approach to COPD
• Be able to classify pharmacotherapy options and how to individualize therapy
• Be able to utilize tools developed by the Saskatchewan CDM QIP
4:45
Session Adjournment
Saturday, November 21th, 2015 • Travelodge Hotel, Saskatoon
MORNING SESSIONS
7:30
Registration / Continental Breakfast / Exhibits Open
8:00
Plenary – “The 5As Team Project: Transforming Primary Care Obesity Practice (one Team at a Time)”
– Dr. Denise Campbell-Scherer, BEng, MD, PhD, Associate Professor in Family Medicine, University of Alberta
Session Description:
The focus of this session will be on introducing the challenge of co-creating a new clinical approach
tointer-disciplinary team care for obesity, implementing the 5As of Obesity Management framework.
Participants will:
9:00
Concurrent Sessions
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Saturday, November 21th, 2015 • Travelodge Hotel, Saskatoon
MORNING SESSIONS
I – “Bariatric Surgery in Saskatchewan: Before and After” – Dr. Steven Pooler
Participants will:
• Be aware of the indications for bariatric surgery
• Obtain basic knowledge of the various types of surgical procedures particularly those offered
in Saskatchewan
• Have a basic understanding of potential short term and long term complications of bariatric
surgery that may be encountered in a family medicine clinic/Emergency Room
J – “Starting a Successful Weight Loss Group” – Dr. Jason Hosain / Darcy Lamb / Becky Mogda, SHR
Participants will understand the elements that contribute to establishing a successful weight loss
group from the perspective of a family physician, a pharmacist and a weight loss group
participant.
K – “Moving from Evidence to Action : Improving Obesity Prevention and Management in Practice”
– Dr. Denise Campbell- Scherer
Participants will:
• reflect on similarities and differences with providers’ lived experience in Saskatoon.
• reflect on challengesin their current primary care environment regarding obesity prevention
and management.
• use the 5As and 5As Team toolsto reflect on how we might addresssome of the challenges
L – “Obesity and Obstetrics” – Obstetrician TBA
Participants will be able to interpret considerations for effectively guiding healthy weight gain in
complex obstetrical patients.
9:45
Nutrition Break
10:00
Repeat Concurrent Sessions
10:45
Relocation for Final Plenary
Plenary – “Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases” – Dr. Eileen Szabo
Session Description:
Drawing from her personal experiences with patient’s skin diagnosis over her 17 years in
practice, Dr. Szabo will provide a teaching overview dermatologically, as well as administer a
quiz using slides from cases.
Participants will:
• Develop a better visual and comprehensive appreciation of systemic diseases from a
dermatological perspective
• Acquire a better understanding of skin diseases in association with Internal Medicine
associated diseases.
12:00
Conference Conclusion
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Conference Registration Conference Rates:
www.usask.ca/cme/
(Fees include conference meals and break refreshments)
PHYSICIAN
On or before September 15, 2015:
$470 plus GST ($23.50) = $493.50
After September 15, 2015:
$520 plus GST ($26.00) = $546.00
OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
On or before September 15, 2015:
$345 plus GST ($17.25) = $362.25
After September 15, 2015:
$395 plus GST ($19.75) = $414.75
STUDENT
Discounted rate for all students
$155 plus GST ($7.75) = $162.75
(with confirmation of enrollment)
CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY
Cancellations must be received in writing by October 30, 2015 and will be subject to
a $100.00 administration fee. Refunds will not be considered on or after November 1, 2015.
Hotel Accommodations - Travelodge Hotel
A block of guest rooms is being held at the conference venue,
the Travelodge Hotel, 106 Circle Drive West, Saskatoon. The
discounted Group Rate per night will be $149.00 + applicable
taxes and fees. All guest rooms are equipped with the following
amenities: mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, iron/ironing
board, blow dryer, television, and complimentary wireless internet.
For each additional adult per guestroom there will be a $10.00
charge on top of the above listed rate.
ROOM RESERVATION PROCEDURES:
Individuals making their own reservations should contact the
Hotel at 306-242-8881, through our toll-free number at
1-888-278-4209, or email reservations at reservations@
travelodgesaskatoon.com. Identify yourself as being a part of
Practical Management of Common Medical Problems conference
Cut-off Date: The cut-off date for reserving rooms in the Room
Block is on Saturday, October 31, 2015. After the cut-off date, if the
Hotel has availability it will accept additional reservations which
will be subject to prevailing rates and availability.
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Study Credits
FAMILY PHYSICIANS
This education program has been approved for up to
9.75 MAINPRO-M1 credits on behalf of the College of Family Physicians of
Canada, Saskatchewan College.
SPECIALISTS
This educational event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) for up
to 9.75 credits as defined by the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program of
the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Participation in this conference may be included as part of the continuing
education and competence programs established by individual professional
associations. Please consult with your Health Region and Foundations regarding
deadlines for Professional Development Fund applications.
SASKATCHEWAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (SMA) EDUCATION BANK
Up to four thousand dollars ($4000) of fees for recognized CME activities can
be recovered each year by Saskatchewan physicians from the CME Fund as
managed by the SMA.
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