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Melanoma in General Practice | ACCREDITED | 93 mins 1
As skin cancer medicine is a core component of the Australian general practice, it is essential for GPs to be across the latest understanding of early detection, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma. In this session, you’ll hear from three world-leading melanoma experts discussing:
- Dermoscopic evaluation of melanoma (Prof Pascale Guitera – Dermatologist)
- Surgical treatment for melanoma (Dr Thomas Pennington – Surgical Oncologist)
- The interface between surgery and radiotherapy in the management of melanoma (Prof Angela Hong – Radiation Oncologist)
This presentation was recorded at WinterROC 22 and is suitable for Skin Cancer GPs, General GPs, Nurses and other healthcare professionals.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:- Identify high-risk melanoma patients and identify when adverse features indicate the need for specialist referral.
- Review evidence-based methods in dermoscopic review of pigmented lesions and implement techniques in dermoscopy.
- Review the various aspects of melanoma surgery and the role of lymph node surgery in melanoma management.
- Discuss the indications of radiotherapy in different stages for melanoma.
ACCREDITATION
This activity (436284) is allocated 1.5 EA CPD hours in the RACGP CPD Program.
This activity (40016) is allocated 1.5EA CPD hour with ACRRM.
PRESENTERS
Prof Pascale Guitera
Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
Director, Sydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Declaration of Interest
Dr Thomas Pennington
Surgical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Northern Beaches Hospital
Senior Clinical Lecturer, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest
Prof Angela Hong
Radiation Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
Declaration of Interest
Please note that this presentation was accurate at the time of recording (August 2022) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia.-
Melanoma in General Practice | ACCREDITED | 93 minsModule1.101 hour 33 min
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