Please join the NT PHN, and Dr Rajesh Sanjeevi, for a free CPD Education Evening

The NT PHN invites GPs and other primary health professionals working in private practice and ACCHOs to a CPD evening with ASH Staff Specialist Physician and Gastroenterologist, Dr Rajesh Sanjeevi where he will discuss best practice management of the chronic condition Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, or GORD, a common presentation at GP clinics.

Our Speaker

Dr Rajesh Sanjeevi

• Dr Rajesh Sanjeevi is a Staff Specialist Physician and Gastroenterologist with NT Health, providing comprehensive consultative and endoscopic services across Central Australia and the Top End. He obtained his undergraduate medical degree in 2011, followed by specialized training in internal medicine and gastroenterology at the prestigious Christian Medical College in Vellore. Dr Sanjeevi is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and has conjoint committee recognition in gastroscopy and colonoscopy. He is experienced in managing a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including bowel cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, liver disorders, functional bowel disorders, and pancreatitis. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Sanjeevi has a strong research interest in recurrent pancreatitis, having published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is also dedicated to education and actively participates in teaching medical students and mentoring junior doctors.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:​

1. Describe the pathophysiology of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
2. Outline the role of endoscopy, oesophageal manometry and pH testing in the assessment of GORD
3. Recognise complications of GORD and the role of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in management

HealthPathways

HealthPathways is a source of contemporary and practical clinical information, localised to the geographical region of the medical practitioner.

The pathways for GORD can be found by logging into your HP account via HealthPathways

Please note that HealthPathways has moved to individual log ins: Register for your login

Using HealthPathways for CPD

RACGP and ACRRM acknowledge HealthPathways as a valuable clinical tool for GPs and have endorsed its use to contribute to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. HealthPathways provides clinical information for local practitioners and the opportunity to engage in reflective practices to deepen comprehension of patients’ clinical conditions, enhancing overall patient care.

CPD*

*One hour of self-reported CPD.
*As a general guide, one hour of active learning equates to one hour of CPD. It is the responsibility of the individual student to calculate how many hours of active learning have been completed. The hours of active learning estimated above should act as a guide to CPD hours.

Questions?

For registration queries, please contact events@ntphn.org.au