An initiative of The Australian Lung Foundation
When: Saturday, 11th October 2003
10.30 am – 2.30 pm
Where: Launceston General Hospital (LGH)
Lecture Theatre, Level 2
Program
- 11.00 am Welcome
Ms Kathleen Burgess Tasmanian co-ordinator, LungNet
- 11.05 am LungNet national update
Ms Karen Moran National co-ordinator, LungNet
- 11.20 am COPD guidelines & ALF update
Dr James Markos Chairman, Tas Branch, ALF
- 11.30 am Does your waterworks need a plumber?
- pelvic floor exercises, fluid problems && incontinence aids.
RN Sue Delanty Incontinence nurse, LGH
- 12.00 pm Lunch - enjoy the company of new and old friends
Catering by LGH Food Services in Level 2 lecture theatre foyer
- 1.00 pm Puffers Pills and Potions
Effective management of multiple medications including how food and alternative
treatments/herbal medications have on prescribed medications.
Mr Patrick Keefe Chief Pharmacist, LGH
- 1.30 pm Gripe Session
Any problems? Let’s work out how to fix them! An interactive session to identify
problems eg travelling with oxygen.
Mrs Kathleen Burgess Tas LungNet Co-ordinator, & Dr James Markos
Respiratory patients, carers, friends & health professionals all welcome.
RSVP: By Monday 6th October. Please phone 1800 654 301
Cost: $5 to cover cost of lunch & coffee
See you there !!
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