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WEBINAR – Office Hysteroscopy including abnormal bleeding and fertility/recurrent miscarriage

Tue 29th July @ 7:00 pm

Office (awake) hysteroscopy has been available in Australia for decades, but GP referrals are rare as most GPs are unaware of the service, and do not even know that office hysteroscopy is a possibility! Dr Tan has been running an outpatient hysteroscopy clinic at RNSH for the past 3 years, as well as in her private rooms.

Traditional Hysteroscopy is performed under General Anaesthesia in an operating theatre, technological advances including specialised equipment and special techniques that can allow hysteroscopy to be performed without any anaesthesia.

Most indications for traditional hysteroscopy will apply to office hysteroscopy, such as assessment of abnormal bleeding, miscarriage, or infertility. It also includes removing pathology like polyps, small fibroids, adhesions, IUDs, retained products of conception etc

It is well tolerated, and patient feedback is overwhelmingly positive. There are major benefits in terms of cost savings (both private and public), time saving, and lower complications for the patients too.

DATE:
Tue 29th July


TIME:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm


SPEAKERS:

Dr I-Ferne Tan | Gynaecologist, Reporductive Surgeon and Fertility Specialist

Dr I-Ferne Tan is a reproductive surgeon and fertility specialist based in Sydney CBD and Crows Nest. Her areas of special interest include abnormal bleeding, period disorders including endometriosis, unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and fertility preservation.  After specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology, she has undertaken fellowships in advanced laparoscopic reproductive surgery in Australia and Singapore and holds a Masters of Reproductive Medicine (UNSW).  I-Ferne is a current member of the Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society and the Fertility Society of ANZ. She has a public appointment at Royal North Shore Hospital and is a lecturer for Macquarie University medical school.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

General Practitioners, Primary Care Nurses and Allied Health Professionals working in the Sydney North Health Network region

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
  • Evaluate the concept of office hysteroscopy, comparing its advantages and limitations with traditional hysteroscopy, and assess the implications of eliminating general anaesthesia on patient outcomes and healthcare costs.
  • Develop strategies to identify and prioritise cases for office hysteroscopy, analysing patient history and symptoms to make informed decisions about referrals for conditions such as abnormal bleeding, polyps, small fibroids, scar tissue, IUD removal, and retained products of conception.
  • Utilise knowledge of technological advancements and specialised techniques in office hysteroscopy to propose innovative solutions for improving patient care.

 

COST:
There is no cost for Gps, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and their staff within the SNHN region to attend this training


ENQUIRIES:

Judy or Robi, Education Coordinators – 9432 8250 or events@snhn.org.au.



REGISTER FOR WEBINAR:
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