RHD, is it an urban myth?
Tracks
Waterfront Room 3
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 |
| 2:10 PM - 2:40 PM |
| Waterfront Room 3 |
Details
Stream: First Nations Health
Speaker
Dr Kylie Parry
GP/ Rural Generalist
Joyce Palmer Health Service
RHD, is it an urban myth?
Abstract Overview
Rheumatic heart disease has significant morbidity and mortality, whilst being totally preventable. This interactive session will review RHD definitions and risk factors, whilst providing you with an easy framework to approach prevention, assessment and treatment. We will also explore how being RHD aware, is also important outside of very remote areas.
Biography
Dr Kylie Parry, a Dungatti woman with Biripi connections, is a Rural Generalist who has much experience in the Northern Territory but hails from the beautiful Northern New England region of NSW.
Dr Kate Martin
GP
Headspace Armidale
Co-presenter
Biography
Mother of three, wife, GP, small business owner.
I grew up in Grafton, where seeing the effects of disadvantage and poverty I felt that a career in healthcare could be where I made a difference. I have a special interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, in teaching GP Registrars and medical students.
