This session will discuss multidisciplinary care options for orthopaedic patients. A team of specialists from CALHN (Central Adelaide Local Health Network) will be presenting on optimising patients for orthopaedic surgery and ortho-bariatric pathways. Kerry Wakefield, Dr Catherine Gibb, Lesley Thomas, Dr Shahram Shahrokhi and Dr Linda Ferris will also discuss the arthroplasty referral and assessment clinic (ARAC) and other requirements for referral to CALHN.
Learning outcomes
Agenda
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Registration and dinner
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Presentations
8:00 pm – 8:15 pm Tea Break
8:15 pm – 9:15 pm Presentations
9:15 pm – 9:30 pm Q&A, evaluation and close
Presenter
Kerry Wakefield, Prehab/Bariatric Nurse Consultant, CALHN
Dr Catherine Gibb, Consultant Physician Perioperative High Risk Clinic, CALHN
Lesley Thomas, Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner, CALHN
Dr Shahram Shahrokhi, Orthopaedic Surgeon, CALHN
Dr Linda Ferris, Orthopaedic Surgeon, CALHN
This activity is supported by funding from the Adelaide Primary Health Network through the Australian Government’s