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SUMMARY:2026 Regional Clinical Update for Healthcare Professionals: Managing Chronic Pain - Including Medicinal Cannabis
DESCRIPTION:HP Regional Clinical Update: Managing Chronic Pain – Including Medicinal Cannabis\nDate: Tuesday\, 25th August 2026Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Karratha International Hotel\, Millstream Rd\, Bulgarra WA 6714\nCost: Free\nCME/CPD Points: Certificates of attendance can be provided for continuing professional development purposes on request. \n\nMeet the Presenter\nDr Joe Kosterich\nDoctor\, speaker\, author\, media presenter and health industry consultant\n \nDr. 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. \nJoe 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. \nHe 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. \n\nEvent Overview\nChronic 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 medicinal cannabis in patient care. \nThis session will provide healthcare professionals with an overview of current approaches to chronic pain management\, the latest evidence surrounding medicinal cannabis and considerations for its use in clinical practice. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand current approaches to assessing and managing chronic pain\nExplain where medicinal cannabis may be considered as part of a treatment plan\nSummarise the current evidence on effectiveness and safety\nIdentify factors that may help determine patient suitability\nRecognise important prescribing\, monitoring\, and follow-up considerations\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is designed for healthcare professionals working with people living with chronic pain. \n\nAllied Health Professionals\nPhysiotherapists\nOccupational Therapists\nPractice Nurses\nGeneral Practitioners\nRheumatologists\n\n\nSession Schedule\n\n5:30 PM | 45-minute presentation\n6:15 PM | 15-minute Q&A discussion\n7:00 PM | Session close\n\nLight refreshments will be provided. \n\nThis event is free\, but places are limited. Please register by 5pm Monday 17th August to secure your place.  \nFor any questions\, please email education@arthritiswa.org.au or call 1800 011 041.
URL:https://www.arthritiswa.org.au/event/2026-regional-clinical-update-for-healthcare-professionals-managing-chronic-pain-including-medicinal-cannabis/
LOCATION:Karratha International Hotel\, Corner of Hillview and Millstream Roads\, Karratha\, WA\, 6714
CATEGORIES:Health Professional Education,Seminars
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