“The Renal Patient in Focus” forum will focus on the “care” of the Renal patient just as much as the “cure”.
The Renal Patient in Focus
"As you have noticed, our patients are now older and sicker, with needs that seem to be increasing with every passing year. So many more patients would rather choose not to have dialysis, especially if there is a supportive care pathway available. Launceston is emerging as a nationally recognised hub of a renal supportive care model that is driven by the renal team itself. In this year’s meeting, we will focus on the 'care' for the renal patient just as much as the 'cure' " Dr Rajesh Raj.
We will have presentations from:
All in all, be prepared for a thought - provoking day, filled with questions, discussions, challenges, food for thought, important conversations to be had……..a forum not to be missed ... The Renal Patient in Focus.
Saturday 13 November 2021
9.00am - 3.30pm AEDT
Tailrace Centre
1 Waterfront Drive
Riverside (Launceston), Tasmania
Rose Mace & Dorte Goodger
| Time | Topic |
| 0900 | Registration and Welcome |
| 0930 | Conservative Care Dr Rajesh Raj, Nephrologist |
| 1030 | Morning Tea |
| 1045 | The Psychology of Chronic Illness Carolyn Baker, Clinical Psychologist |
| 1145 | Trauma Informed Care in the Renal Space Michelle Nicholson, Social Worker |
| 1245 | Lunch |
| 1330 | A Matter of Fabric Joanne Wilkinson, RN |
| 1400 | Introduction to Fistula Cannula |
| 1400 | Facilitating a Good Death Katrina Crawford, CNE - Palliative Care |
| 1500 | Advanced Care Directives Ailsa Jones, CNC - CKD |
| 1530 | Close |
RSA Members: $82.50 inc GST
Non Members: $165.00 inc GST
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