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Join industry and Silverchain health care experts to learn more about Hyperemesis Gravidarum, what home hospital services are available, and the best referral pathways.

Silverchain is hosting a series of free interactive education sessions to connect GPs, GP registrars, practice managers, nurse practitioners, specialists, and private practice midwives with practical information across various topics. This event provides you with 1.5 CPD self-logged hours (one hour educational activity, 0.5 hours for reviewing performance), plus an optional mini-audit for six Measuring Outcomes CPD hours, and comes with a buffet dinner and refreshments.

Register by 27 October to secure your spot.

This session will cover: 

• assessment and management of Hyperemesis Gravidarum and the home hospital services available to support patients
• how to refer to home hospital services
• other related services available through home hospital.

For more information, visit silverchain.org.au/gp-education-series

Industry panellists

Two industry experts will share their knowledge on the night and take part in a discussion following their presentations: Dr Leena Patel (Medical Director Acute Care WA – Silverchain)

• As a GP with a passion for holistic health care in the community, Dr Patel’s work as part of the Silverchain Home Hospital team has led to significant reductions in length of stay and complications for Hyperemesis Gravidarum patients.
• Topic: Tackling nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
• Learning outcome: Identify risk factors and secondary contributors to Hyperemesis Gravidarum, provide support through multimodal management plans, and identify patients that might be suitable for home hospital management.

Donna Kimpton (Clinician Dietitian, Women’s and Newborns Health Service - King Edward Memorial Hospital and Osborne Park Hospital)

• With a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, Ms Kimpton works cross all areas of obstetric and antenatal care including eating disorders and bariatric portfolios. She is passionate about delivering patient-centred care and applying evidence-based practice to achieve optimal nutrition outcomes in the area of women’s health.
• Topic: Nutritional challenges in hyperemesis gravidarum
• Learning outcome: Understand nutritional considerations for patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, including at risk populations, and how to support them.