Diverticulitis: investigation, management and should we operate?

Event details:

Title: Diverticulitis:  investigation, management and should we operate?
Presenter: Mr Eric Daniel, Colorectal Surgeon
Date: Wednesday 06 October 2021
Time: 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Where: Zoom Webinar- dial in from your PC/laptop/mobile phone/tablet
Program: Presentation and Q&A

Overview

In this GP education webinar Mr Eric Daniel, Colorectal Surgeon, will provide an update on Diverticulitis, including:

• Epidemiology
• Pathophysiology
• Clinical features
• Investigation
• Management:
  • Outpatient Management
  • Inpatient Management
  • Indications to operate
• Colonoscopy:
  • Risk of malignancy

The webinar will include case studies with Q&A opportunities throughout the presentation.

Learning Outcomes

• List the signs and symptoms that indicate diverticulitis
• Differentiate between mild and severe diverticulitis
• Choose appropriate investigations and summarise the options for surgical management
   

RACGP

• 2 CPD Activity points

Event Registration

• https://epworth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x5h_m8ncQZyQyYsjXlOnGg

To register, please click on the above link and provide the following details.  A zoom webinar link will then be sent directly to the email address you provided (if you do not receive a link to your inbox, we suggest checking your Spam and Junk folders).

• First name and surname
• RACGP number
• Practice name
• Practice suburb and postcode
• Email address
• Occupation
  
   

Please direct your enquiries to [email protected]

Download the event flyer for complete information.