GPs and Health Professionals are invited to a clinical update on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) presented by Professor Johannes (Hans) Nossent, Consultant Rheumatologist.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Outline the prevalence of RA and recognise its impact at an individual and societal level.

2. Describe appropriate diagnostic and monitoring tools for RA and determine when rheumatology specialist opinion is required.

3. Identify the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors associated with RA.

4. Differentiate the categories of medications used in the treatment of RA.

5. Describe common side effects, and evaluate the efficacy and safety of various treatments, including corticosteroids, DMARDs and bDMARDs.

About the Presenter:
Professor Hans Nossent is the Winthrop Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Western Australia and the head of the Rheumatology Department at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. He also provides visiting rheumatology services to Kalgoorlie and Carnarvon.

Program: To be provided to registrants.

Target Audience:
Currently registered GPs, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals.
Note: Your AHPRA number is required with registration. Please contact us if you are registered with a different health professional organisation.

Registration Essential. Register online by Tues 10th August.
Enquiries to Clara, Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA, phone 9388 2199.

Light refreshments will be provided.