HP Regional Clinical Update: Managing Chronic Pain: Including Medical Cannabis

Date: Tuesday, 25th August 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 
Location: Karratha International Hotel, Millstream Rd, Bulgarra WA 6714
Cost: Free
CME/CPD Points: Certificates of attendance can be provided for continuing professional development purposes on request.

Meet the Presenter

Dr Joe Kosterich
Doctor, speaker, author, media presenter and health industry consultant

Dr. Joe Kosterich is a highly regarded General Practitioner with extensive experience in clinical practice and health education. With a strong focus on chronic disease management, he has worked across various healthcare sectors, gaining deep expertise in arthritis care.

Joe is WA State Medical Director for IPN, Clinical Editor of Medical Forum Magazine, Medical Advisor to Medicinal Cannabis company Little Green Pharma and Vice Chairman of Arthritis and Osteoporosis WA.

He is often called to give opinions in medico-legal cases, has taught students at UWA and Curtin Medical schools and has been involved in post graduate education for over 20 years.

Event Overview

Chronic pain is one of the most common and complex conditions encountered in healthcare. As treatment options continue to evolve, healthcare professionals need access to up-to-date information to help guide patient care. Join us for a clinical update on managing chronic pain, including the role of medical cannabis in patient care.

This session will provide healthcare professionals with an overview of current approaches to chronic pain management, the latest evidence surrounding medical cannabis and considerations for its use in clinical practice.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will be able to:

• Understand current approaches to assessing and managing chronic pain
• Explain where medical cannabis may be considered as part of a treatment plan
• Summarise the current evidence on effectiveness and safety
• Identify factors that may help determine patient suitability
• Recognise important prescribing, monitoring, and follow-up considerations

Who Should Attend?

This session is designed for healthcare professionals working with people living with chronic pain.

• Allied Health Professionals
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Practice Nurses
• General Practitioners
• Rheumatologists

Session Schedule

• 5:30 PM | 45-minute presentation
• 6:15 PM | 15-minute Q&A discussion
• 7:00 PM | Session close

Light refreshments will be provided.

This event is free, but places are limited. Please register by 5pm Monday 17th August to secure your place. 

For any questions, please email education@arthritiswa.org.au or call 1800 011 041.