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Join us for an evening focused on supporting patients with opioid dependence through practical approaches in primary care.

Dr Joshua Balhorn, Colorectal and General Surgeon I am a specialist Colorectal and General Surgeon with a focus on minimally invasive surgery, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques. I completed my post-fellowship colorectal training through the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) across several major Melbourne centres, including the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Box Hill Hospital and The Alfred, with additional experience at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. I manage a broad range of colorectal conditions, including colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse, haemorrhoids, anal fissures and fistulas. I also have a particular interest in colonoscopy and the management of inguinal and complex abdominal hernias. My public appointments include The Alfred and Sandringham Hospitals, where I am involved in the care of patients requiring both elective and emergency colorectal and general surgical services

This session will provide an overview of the investigation and management of common first trimester presentations, including pain and bleeding, miscarriage and pregnancy of unknown location. Participants will also gain practical guidance on routine first trimester care, screening, investigations, medications and referral pathways to support optimal maternal and fetal outcomes.

This session will explore how breast density is measured, its relationship with breast cancer risk, and the supplementary screening options available for women with dense breasts. Participants will gain practical knowledge to support informed discussions with patients and guide evidence-based screening decisions.

This webinar will help clinicians recognise which patients can be managed conservatively, identify red flags that warrant urgent orthopaedic review, and understand the factors associated with poor outcomes. Participants will also gain an overview of the management options available for different rotator cuff tear presentations.