NSW/ACT ATU20 Program and Speakers

9:30am – 11:00am and 2:00pm – 3:30pm (repeat)

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11:30am – 1:00pm and 4:00pm – 5:30pm (repeat)

The session will discuss evidence-based strategies to influence patient health behaviours and referral pathways in the context of depression and mental health more broadly. Additionally, you will be guided on how to use a depression screening tool in the primary care setting.

9:30am – 11:00am and 2:00pm – 3:30pm (repeat)

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11:30am – 1:00pm and 4:00pm – 5:30pm (repeat)

Diabesity describes the link between diabetes and obesity, and is an emerging epidemic in Australia. This session will outline existing and future therapeutic treatments that have the potential to treat this patient group. The importance of early detection and the role of the pharmacist in maximising treatment outcomes will also be outlined. This session will also provide information on the NSW Health Get Healthy Coaching Service.

8:00am – 8:45am

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9:00am – 9:45am

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9:45am – 10:30m

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11:00am – 11:45am

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11:45pm – 12:30pm

It’s no secret that heart failure patients have a high rate of re-hospitalisation in the first two weeks post-discharge. Follow heart failure patients through the transition of care journey. Underpinned by Action Item number 5; Improve pharmacist stewardship of medication management to improve outcomes at transitions of care in Pharmacists in 2023, this practical session will look at treatments, management options and integrated care models that maximise patient outcomes.

1:30pm – 2:15pm

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2:15pm – 3:30pm

This session will feature an original ‘Prophetical’ – a dynamic and entertaining technique for engaging participants deeply. The Prophetical harnesses the power of story to connect, to intrigue, to reveal and to inspire, tapping into the intrinsic problem-solving capacity of the group as a whole. An experience not to be missed!

9:00am – 8:45am

Join Professor Martin who will outline the pharmacokinetics of Phytocannabinoids and the interaction with the human endocannabinoid system. Professor Martin will discuss evidence-based indications and contra-indications as well as regulatory requirements of pharmaceutically formulated cannabinoid therapy in Australia.

9:45am – 10:30am

Are you a pharmacist vaccinator? Want to know more on the impact of pharmacistled vaccinations? Professor Peter Carroll will provide an update on flu vaccination and outline the enablers for pharmacists as well as opportunities in the future.

11:00am – 11:45am

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11:45am – 12:30pm

Migraines, are more than just a pain in the head. With the rise of monoclonal antibodies, we have seen the therapeutic application of these agents encompass a number of indications. Professor Nissen will outline how these agents are also progressing the treatment of migraines with CGRP receptor antagonists.

12:30pm – 1:15pm

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