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GP16 CONVENOR DR TIM KOH
WELCOMES YOU TO GP16 PERTH
Where we will ask the question “How will our profession adapt to the challenges of the digital age?”
General practice has embraced constant change; it is integral to providing the highest quality of care for our patients. Increasingly it seems the rate of change is hastening and we need to look forward to be able to serve our patients best.
GP16 Perth will be the RACGP conference for general practice that looks at the challenges ahead and asks; how can we be best prepared for these challenges and solve the problems they present, whilst continuing to provide comprehensive and coordinated whole person health care to individuals and families in their communities?
I look forward to welcoming you to spectacular Perth where we plan to challenge boundaries, educate, stimulate debate and entertain!
Dr Tim Koh
Chair, RACGP Western Australia
Chair, RACGP 58th Council
GP16 Convenor
Suggested itinerary for GP16
WED 28 SEP
Pre-conference tour NEW
CEMP Intermediate workshop
Pre-conference ALM day NEW
Academic Session, Fellowship and Awards Ceremony
THUR 29 SEP
GP16 opening plenary
Welcome reception
FRI 30 SEP
RACGP National Faculty evening
AGM and Convocation
SAT 1 OCT
GP16 closing plenary
Gala dinner
SUN 2 OCT
CEMP Advanced workshop (Day 1)
MON 3 OCT
CEMP Advanced workshop (Day 2)
Keynote Speakers
Key Dates for 2016
27 JAN
Abstract submissions open
26 FEB
Deadline for abstract submissions
By 30 APR
Authors notified of submission result
02 MAY
Early bird registration opens
30 JUN
Presenter registration deadline
15 JUL
Early bird registration closes
Streams and subthemes
You are to identify which stream/subtheme is most relevant to your abstract.

Rural general practice

Rural general practice
Access to quality patient care in rural communities • Challenges of rural practice • Innovative models of care to meet rural need • Rural training and education • Rural workforce solutions
“Providing services and programs according to local needs to improve health outcomes and return on investment for rural and remote Australians.”

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
Quality clinical care • Education and training • Workforce • Culture, health system and policy • Action in the broader community
“Ensuring that all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have access to health services that are effective, high quality, appropriate and affordable to ensure a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

Models of business

Models of business
Practice management • Medico-legal & Finance • Marketing & social media • Informatics and technology • Future of healthcare
“In the age of a rapidly emerging digital economy, it is vital that GPs have the right tools, resources and support.”

GP Education

GP Education
Skills development opportunities • Mentorship • leadership and supervision • Conducting & presenting research • Referrals and multidisciplinary collaboration • Latest research and updates
“The development and maintenance of GP skills and lifelong learning today that underpins the delivery of high quality medical services to the community tomorrow.”

Chronic conditions

Chronic conditions
Chronic disease patient management • Diabetes and obesity • Mental health • Multi-morbidity and over diagnosis • Musculoskeletal medicine
“Because of its personal, social and economic impact, tackling chronic disease and its causes is the biggest health challenge facing Australia.”

Public health

Public health
Preventive medicine • Sexual and reproductive health • Paediatric care • Palliative care • Patient Education
“Future organised measures (private and/or public) to prevent disease, promote health and prolong life across the population as a whole.”