June 22nd osteoporosis simulcast concludes musculoskeletal guideline series
June 14, 2010An interactive television broadcast and simultaneous webcast about osteoporosis - the final program in the Rural Health Education Foundation’s four-part series exploring the national musculoskeletal clinical guidelines - will take place on Tuesday June 22nd.
Osteoporosis: Clinical Guideline outlines the identification, diagnosis, treatment and management of osteoporosis in line with the Clinical Guideline.
The hour-long program, which features a filmed case study and an expert panel discussion, highlights the major risk factors for osteoporosis and the appropriate investigations.
Free DVDs now available
The four-program Musculoskeletal Guideline Series is now available for free on DVD. You can order a free copy of the series on DVD via the online series summary page (note the number of copies are limited, so order now).
Addressing the growing problem of osteoporotic fractures
“60% of women and 30% of men over the age of 60 in Australia will suffer an osteoporotic fracture in their remaining lifetime,” says Rural Health Education Foundation CEO Don Perlgut. “And it’s predicted that these fractures will more than double by 2025, with hip fractures alone exceeding 32,000 cases a year.”
“This new program outlines the recommended preventive strategies for osteoporosis and fractures, and also discusses the assessment and interventions for osteoporosis after a fracture,” Mr Perlgut says. “After the June 22nd simulcast the program will also be available for health professionals free on DVD, along with the other three programs in our well-received Musculoskeletal Guideline Series, thanks to generous funding from the Department of Health and Ageing.”
Case study and an expert panel
Osteoporosis: Clinical Guideline features a filmed case study and a panel discussion chaired by Dr Geraldine Moses, a Consultant Clinical Pharmacist from Brisbane.
The panel of medical practitioners features Ms Cecily Barrack, a physiotherapist from the North Coast Area Health Service in NSW; Ms Judith Burrows, a pharmacist from the University of Queensland’s School of Pharmacy; Professor John Eisman, Director of the Bone Research Program at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in NSW; and Dr Dan Ewald, a General Practitioner from Lennox Head in NSW.
Last of four musculoskeletal programs
The other three programs in the Foundation’s Musculoskeletal Guideline Series, which have already aired and are now available on DVD and online, are:
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Clinical Guideline for Diagnosis and Management
- Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: Clinical Guideline for Diagnosis and Management
- Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: Guideline for Non-surgical Management
Broadcast details
Osteoporosis: Clinical Guideline will be simulcast across the Rural Health Education Foundation’s satellite television network on Tuesday 22nd June at 8.00pm (AEST), with broadcast repeats at 8.00pm Perth time that same evening (three hours later) and 12.30pm on Friday 25th June.
Program funding
Production of the four programs and the free distribution of the Musculoskeletal Guideline Series on DVD has been funded by Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
More information
For more information about the Musculoskeletal Guideline Series - including presenter details, access instructions and associated educational resources - go to the online series summary page and follow the links, or contact the Foundation.