With only six weeks to go until the Royal Australian College of General Practitioner’s (RACGP) annual conference - GP11, final preparations are well underway for what will be an outstanding program of presentations, workshops and social networking opportunities for GPs and allied healthcare professionals.
The conference, to be hosted in Hobart, Tasmania will take place from 6-8 October 2011 and will provide delegates with the opportunity to explore new learning opportunities and specific interests ranging from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, to telemedicine and health reform.
Dr David Knowles, Chair, RACGP Tasmania Faculty and GP11 Conference Convenor, said the conference is the premier event in the general practice calendar and is excited to see the rich variety of general practice research and practical workshops on offer to delegates.
“This year’s conference boasts a strong mix of renowned international and local guest speakers presenting on a range of general practice related topics, including Wonca President Professor Richard Roberts and RACGP President Professor Claire Jackson who will also be joining a panel of health experts to answer hard-hitting questions surrounding health reform,” Dr Knowles said.
The key themes for this year’s conference include: