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Surgicalthe royaL austraLasian CoNewsLLege of surgeons June 2013 The College of Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand Friendly Meeting Traditional Maori welcome marked a successful Annual Scientific Congress in Auckland 2013 c ntents 14 Annual Workshops & Activities Scientific Congress Professional development supports life-long learning. College activities NSW All smiles in Auckland are tailored to the needs of surgeons and enable you to acquire 15 July, Sydney 21 Medico-Legal new skills and knowledge while providing an opportunity for reflection Writing Medicolegal Reports about how to apply them in today’s dynamic world. 13 August, Sydney Advertising – know your Supervisors and Trainers for SET Code of Conduct (SAT SET) Management of Acute Supervisors and Trainers for 22-24 November, Sydney 22 Pledge your Procedure Process Communications Model Neurotrauma SET (SAT SET) Support your Foundation 10 July, Melbourne 13 August, Sydney QLD for Surgery in June You can gain skills to deal with cases of acute This course assists supervisors and trainers to effectively 31 July, Brisbane neurotrauma in a rural setting, where the urgency of fulfil the responsibilities of their very important roles. Keeping Trainees on Track (KToT) 24 Your new Library a case or difficulties in transporting a patient demand You can learn to use workplace assessment tools such as Discover new resources rapid surgically-applied relief of pressure on the the Mini Clinical Examination (Mini CEX) and Directly brain. Importantly, you can learn these skills using Observed Procedural Skills (DOPS) that have been SA 28 International equipment typically available in smaller hospitals, introduced as part of SET. 12 September, Adelaide Development including the Hudson Brace. Polishing Presentation Skills 28 Finance for Surgeons Scholar training has let to REGULAR PAGES new services for Myanmar Writing Medicolegal Reports 19 July, Melbourne TAS 2 PD Workshops 15 July, Sydney; 28 October, This whole day course establishes a basic 20 September, Hobart Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons 30 Regional News 6 Relationships & Advocacy Melbourne understanding of how to assess a company’s (NOTSS) 8 Surgical Snips performance using a range of analytical methods and Aside from the ASC in This 3 hour evening workshop helps you to gain 10 Curmudgeon’s Corner greater insight into the issues relating to providing financial and non-financial indicators. It reviews the New Zealand VIC 13 Poison’d Chalice expert opinion and translates the understanding three key parts of a financial statement; balance sheet, income (profit and loss) and cash flow. 10 July, Melbourne 32 Successful Scholar 21 Case Note Review into the preparation of high quality reports. It also Management of Acute Neurotrauma explores the lawyer/expert relationship and the role of 27 Dr BB G-loved 19 July, Melbourne John Beer’s travel an advocate. You can learn how to produce objective, Preparation for Practice Finance for Surgeons scholarship has widened well-structured and comprehensive reports that 24 - 25 August, Melbourne 24 - 25 August,Melbourne communicate effectively to the reader. This ability is Preparation for Practice his knowledge one of the most important roles of an expert adviser. This two day workshop is a great opportunity to learn about all the essentials for setting up private 18 September, Melbourne 36 Audits of Surgical This activity is proudly supported by Avant and Keeping Trainees on Track (KToT) 44 mlcoa. practice. The focus is on practicality and experiences Mortality provided by fellow surgeons and consultant speakers. Participants will also have the chance to speak to A reviews of ANZASM Finance for Surgeons WA Fellows who have experience in starting up private 24 - 26 October, Perth 19 July, Melbourne practice and get tips and advice. This activity is Surgical Teachers Course 40 Intuition This whole day course establishes a basic proudly supported by The Bongiorno National Felix Behan on that gut understanding of how to assess a company’s Network and mlcoa. feeling performance using a range of analytical methods and Contact the 40 financial and non-financial indicators. It reviews the Non-Technical Skills for Professional SurgicalTHE ROYAL AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGENews OF SURGEONS JUNE 2013 three key parts of a financial statement; balance sheet, Surgeons (NOTSS) Development income (profit and loss) and cash flow. Participants Correspondence to Surgical News should be sent to: learn how these statements are used to monitor 20 September, Hobart; 29 October, Department on [email protected] financial performance. Gold Coast +61 3 9249 1106, Letters to the Editor should be sent to: [email protected] This workshop focuses on the non-technical skills by email Or The Editor, Surgical News, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, College of Surgeons Gardens. 250-290 Spring Street, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002 Keeping Trainees on Track which underpin safer operative surgery. It explores PDactivities@ T: +61 3 9249 1200 F: +61 9249 1219 W: www.surgeons.org The College of Surgeons of a behaviour rating system developed by the Royal Australia and (KToT) surgeons.org or visit New Zealand College of Surgeons of Edinburgh which can help ISSN1443-9603 (Print) ISSN 1443-9565 (Online) www.surgeons.org FRIENDLY MEETING 31 July, Brisbane you improve performance in the operating theatre All smiles after a successful Annual Scientific Congress in Auckland Surgical News Editor: David Hillis / © 2013 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons / All copyright is reserved. This 3 hour workshop focuses on how to manage in relation to situational awareness, communication, - select Fellows then click on The editor reserves the rights to change material submitted / The College privacy policy and disclaimer apply – www.surgeons.org ON THE COVER: trainees by setting clear goals, giving effective feedback decision making and leadership/teamwork. Each The College and the publisher are not responsible for errors or consequences from reliance on information in this publication. Statements represent Maori welcome at the and discussing expected levels of performance. You of these categories is broken down into behavioural Professional the views of the author and not necessarily the College. Information is not intended to be advice or relied on in any particular circumstance. Annual Scientific Congress can also find out more about encouraging self- markers that can be used to assess your own Development. Advertisements and products advertised are not endorsed by the College. The advertiser takes all responsibility for representations and claims. in Auckland. Photo by directed learning at the start of term meeting. performance as well as your colleagues. Published for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons by RL Media Pty Ltd. ACN 081 735 891, ABN 44081 735 891of 129 Bouverie St, Carlton. Vic 3053. John Aloysius Henderson. Surgical News June 2013 / PAGE 3 2013 Definitive Surgical Trauma Care (DSTC) and Definitive Perioperative Trauma Nursing Care Courses President’s Perspective DSTC Australasia in association with IATSIC (International Association for Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care) brings you courses for 2013 2013 COURSES: Sydney (Military Module): 23 July Sydney: 24 – 25 July An innovating Congress Auckland: 29 – 31 July Auckland hosted another successful congress, with sustainability the key Perth: 7 – 8 November Melbourne: 11-12 or 22-23 Nov he Annual Scientific Congress (ASC) in Auckland drink for athletes is now in production. A truly inspiring (to be confirmed) was a great success. It was probably the most friendly story and one where innovation is a constant message. The DSTC course is an exhilarating educational ASC I have attended. The theme was Sustainable Over the past 10 years, innovation has been an ongoing opportunity focusing on T • surgical decision-making in complex scenarios Surgery. The plenary sessions were excellent with some theme at the ASC. Ansell sponsored the “Virtual Congress”. exceptional speakers highlighting New Zealand and in Ten years ago, it was a brave ASC committee that mandated • operative technique in critically ill trauma patients particular its innovation in many areas. There was also a the use of PowerPoint presentations and did not support • hands-on practical experience with experienced instructors course on negotiation. Amazing how useful these skills can the ubiquitous ‘slides’. This ASC saw the availability of the (national and international) be! Congratulations to the Organising Committee with RACS ASC ‘App’ which combined an electronic program • insight into difficult trauma situations with learned techniques of haemorrhage control and the ability to handle John Windsor as the ASC Convener and Andrew Hill as the where customisation is fully achieved plus integration major thoracic, cardiac and abdominal injuries Scientific Convenor as well as the team of College staff led into the Virtual Congress. The Virtual Congress is now President’s Lecture by Roger Wale and Lindy Moffat. almost ‘real time’ and certainly same-day. Technology was Ray Avery As noted in the introduction, one of the ongoing themes also embraced to ensure that questions can now be asked The DSTC course is recommended by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons for all consultant surgeons and final year of the ASC was innovation and I was particularly struck through ‘Twitter’ rather than the more traditional standing Trainees who participate in care of the injured. It is considered by the