Information & Support Services Evaluations of the Society’s information and support ser-vices, such as the Cancer Information Service and Peer Support, show they have a positive impact and a high satisfaction rate. These services are available throughout the cancer continuum and have been proven to decrease anxiety and increase people’s ability to cope with cancer. This can be particularly valuable before and after cancer treatment, periods when patients experience gaps in in-formation and support.

As the number of people currently benefitting is only a small portion of the potential target population, the Soci-ety is attempting to expand its reach by launching a new online community for people with cancer and their care-givers – CancerConnection Online. The site is unique in Canada because of its broad scope and focus on all types of cancer. With individuals increasingly turning to the in-ternet for both health information and support, this new online community offers another type of support for those who may be more comfortable using online services than telephone or in-person support. Members can connect with each other as well as with the Society through blogs, profiles, discussion forums, messages, links and other shared information.

You can help support patients through the challenging transitions of their cancer experience by telling them about the Society’s services or completing an Information & Support Referral Form to refer them to the Society’s ser-vices.

Another new support available this fall is targeted at in-dividuals who have completed cancer treatment within the last two years. Offered as a pilot in partnership with the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre, Cancer Transitions™ sup-ports and empowers survivors as they transition from ac-tive treatment to post-treatment. Weekly sessions, led by a trained facilitator, with the assistance of guest speakers, include an exercise component and address topics such as 1) Getting back to wellness 2) Exercise 3) Emotional health 4) Nutrition 5) Medical management 6) Moving be-yond treatment

The program was developed by the Cancer Support Com-munity and LIVESTRONG, and was customized, piloted and evaluated in Canada with the support of The Cana-dian Partnership Against Cancer. Research shows that both men and women who participate can experience: 1) Less worry about the negative impacts of cancer 2) Better physical and social functioning 3) More commit-ment to physical activity 4) Improvements in fat related dietary habits. To register or get program details, individu-als should contact the local office of the Canadian Cancer Society at 566-4007/ 1-866-566-4007.

Local research on women’s cancers

With financial support from the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Society’s PEI Division, has undertaken a proj-ect to understand needs for information and support and the gaps in service for women with breast and gynecolog-ical cancers in order to build a foundation on which stake-holders can build policy, procedures and programming. In April, the Canadian Cancer Society, the PEI Cancer Regis-try, and the University of Prince Edward Island cooperated on a mail out of over 500 surveys to women who had been diagnosed with breast or gynecological site cancers in the past five years. Following the collection and analysis of the survey data, a focus group was organized to discuss a number of issues arising from the quantitative and quali-tative data. Finally, stakeholders met at the end of June to review the research findings and develop recommenda-tions for action in three key areas. These areas included economic issues, information/communication needs, and fears. Copies of the research report are available by con-tacting Ann Millar at amillar@pei.cancer.ca or by calling 566-4007/ 1-866-566-4007

When it comes to the fight against cancer, The Canadian Cancer Soci-

ety is making more impact against more cancers in more communities than any other cancer charity in Canada.

With the support of volunteers and donors, the Society works locally

and nationally to prevent cancer, as well as to save lives and support those living with this disease.

As physicians and specialists, there are many ways the Society

can support your work with patients. Read below to learn about some recent developments and visit the Heath Care Professionals page on the Society’s website for additional information. .

Helping Hands: Supporting your patients and your practice

Summer2011The Pulse

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DRIVE for DREAMS Dr. Harry Callaghan Memorial

Golf Tournament

Belvedere Golf Club

Wednesday, August 10th 2010

1:00 p.m. shot gun start

Team $900 Individual $225

The Dr. Harry Callaghan

Pediatric Foundation is dedi-

cated to supporting Island

children and their families

during their courageous bat-

tles against acute and chronic

illnesses.

The funds from this founda-

tion are used not only to sup-

ply much needed pediatric

equipment to the QEH, but

also provide packages to help

with travel expenses for the

families of critically ill children

who must be sent off Island.

Added to this is the need

to assist Island children who

are physically and mentally

challenged in obtaining re-

habilitation equipment that

will enable them to enhance

their independence and qual-

ity of life.

To register go to:

www.drharrygolf.com

MARK YOUR

CALENDARBe sure to join us for these upcoming member events!

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Date Event Information Location TimeAUG 10

Dr. Harry Callaghan Memorial Golf Tournament - Drive for Dreams

Register at www.drharrygolf.com Belvedere Golf Club, Charlottetown

1:00 PM Shot Gun Start

AUG 22

1st Annual Brain Injury Awareness Golf Tournament

www.biapei.com Fox Meadows Golf & Country Club, Stratford

AUG 24-26

8th Annual Brain Injury Association of Canada Conference

Their mandate: To improve the quality of life for all those affected by acquired brain injury and promote its prevention.See: www.biac-aclc.ca/en/category/biac-annual-conferences

University of PEI, Charlottetown

SEPT10

MSPEI AnnUAl GEnERAl MEETInG& MEMBER lUnCHEon

CME Sessions: “Magic and Medicine” presented by Dr. lalit Chawla, and “Vaccines – Progress Report or Quick Answers to Tough Questions: Vaccine Talking Points for Busy Health Professionals “with Dr. Heather Morrison, CHoGeneral Business Session, address from the CMA

lunch with short update from the Canadian Medical Foundation – Alison Forestell

Shaw’s Hotel, Brackley Beach

8:15 AM lUnCHEon12:30 PM

SEPT10

SPoUSES’ lUnCHEon Please invite your spouse/partner to this annual event. RSVP to robin@mspei.org

The Dunes, Brackley (limited seating)

12:00 noon

SEPT10

PRESIDEnT’S RECEPTIon & DInnER

Shaw’s Hotel, Brackley Beach

Reception 6:30 PM Dinner: 7:30 – 9:00 PM

SEPT 28

SPEAKInG oF SKIn: A Modular Approach to the Red and Scaly

Physicians will be able to follow a learning path that will discuss clinically relevant diagnostic and treatment approaches for frequently seen red and scaly lesions in the primary care setting. Registration will be forthcoming.(This is a lEo Pharma Accredited Session), presented by Dr. Marc Bourcier

Best Western Charlottetown

1:30 – 5:30 PM

SEPT 1 - oCT 1

Atlantic Provinces Inter-professional Pain Conference

Presented by the QE II Pain Management Unit of CDHA Pain ServicesBrochure and registration form available at www.nsanesthesia.ca/s/apipc

World Trade & Convention Centre, Halifax, nS

2:00 PM

SEPT13 12th Annual Fetal

Alcohol Canadian Expertise (FACE) Research Roundtable

Seating is limited so register early. 2011 Roundtable Program and Registration Form are available at: http://www.moth-erisk.org/FAR/econtent_conferences2011.jsp.

S t a n h o p e Beach Resort & Conference Centre

oCT 28

osteoporosis: Closing the Gap

Presented by the PEI Chapter, osteoporosis Canada; call: 367-3933 to register.

Holiday Inn Express, Charlottetown

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

DEC 21

AnnUAl HolIDAY RECEPTIon & DAnCE

Mixer for Island Medical Students & Residents. We encourage members to come meet their future colleagues.

Studio Theatre, Confederation Center, Charlottetown

TBA

Medical Society of PEI THE PULSE - SUMMER 2011 3

Celiac disease is a permanent intolerance to gluten (a protein present in wheat, rye and barley), which causes damage to the small intestinal mucosa by an autoimmune mechanism in genetically susceptible indi-viduals. Celiac disease is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders in the world. Studies estimate that celiac disease affects 1% of the population, but 90% of these individuals remain undiagnosed.

Celiac disease was thought to be a rare malabsorptive disorder of infancy and childhood. However, it is now considered to be a common, chronic, multi-system autoimmune disorder that can present at any age when gluten is present in the diet. Awareness of celiac disease amongst health professionals remains poor (1,2). The mean duration of symptoms before diagnosis of celiac disease in Canadian adults is 11.7 years. From Paediatrics to Geriatrics, Celiac Disease Knows No Age Limits

Typical symptoms of celiac disease in-clude abdominal pain, diarrhea and weight loss. However, many individuals present with atypical symptoms including anemia (iron or folate deficiency), extreme weak-ness, constipation, oral aphthous ulcers, short stature, osteoporosis, menstrual irregularities and infertility. Additional symptoms in children include delayed growth and puberty, vomiting, irritability and dental enamel defects.

Celiac disease is a hereditary disorder. Both first and second-degree relatives of the person with celiac disease are at risk of developing the disease. Other high-risk groups include patients with auto-immune disorders and Down syn-drome. Screening is recommended for all high-risk in-dividuals.

S e r o l o g i c a l screening of all in-dividuals present-ing with the fol-lowing symptoms to primary care physicians led to a 42-fold increase in the diagnoses of celiac disease (3).

• Abdominal pain• Diarrhea• Bloating• Constipation• Irritable bowel syndrome• Fatigue• Anemia• Abnormal liver transaminases• Infertility• Epilepsy• Ataxia

• Thyroid disease• Type 1 diabetes• Relatives of patient with celiac disease Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is “celiac

disease of the skin”. It presents with a chronic, severely itchy, blistering rash. If such rash does not respond to conven-tional therapy, DH should be considered. A skin biopsy will make the diagnosis of DH and a gluten-free diet will help alleviate the symptoms.

Screening for Ce-liac Disease

The currently rec-ommended test to screen for celiac dis-ease is IgA-tissue transglutaminase antibody (TTG). IgA

deficiency is common in celiac disease and hence total serum IgA level must also be measured. Patients with a positive TTG test should be referred for endoscopic small in-testinal biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.

Managing Celiac DiseaseCeliac disease can be effectively treated

by a strict, life-long adherence to a gluten-free diet. A gluten-free diet should NOT be started before an intestinal biopsy is done, as it will affect the interpretation of

the biopsy and make confirmation of the diagnosis difficult.

Early diagnosis of celiac disease will pre-vent nutritional deficiencies and may also reduce the risk of developing certain can-cers and other autoimmune disorders.

For further information, please visit the web sites of the Canadian Celiac Association at www.celiac.ca and www.celiacguide.org) The Canadian Celiac Association is a national organization dedicated to provid-ing services and support to persons with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis through programs of awareness, advocacy, education and research.

Suggested Readings:(1). Cranney A et al. The Canadian Celiac

Health Survey. Dig Dis & Sci. 2007;52(4):1087-1095

(2). Rashid M et al. Celiac disease: Evalu-ation of the diagnosis and dietary com-pliance in Canadian children. Pediatrics 2005;116:e754-e759

(3). Catassi C et al. Detection of celiac dis-ease in primary care: A multicenter case-finding study in North America. Am J Gas-troenterol 2007;102:1454–60.

written by:Dr. Mohsin Rashid FRCP(C)Paediatric Gastroenterologist

CELIAC DISEASE:

The GreaT PreTender

“Celiac disease is one of the most common

gastrointestinal disorders in the world. Studies estimate that celiac disease affects

1% of the population, but 90% of these

individuals remain undiagnosed.”

12th Annual Fetal Alcohol Canadian Expertise (FACE) Research Roundtable

Fetal exposure to alcohol can affect the brain’s capacity for

memory, learning and abstract thinking. Speakers at the

12th Annual FACE Research Roundtable will describe new

research into how to capitalize on the brain’s plasticity to improve

cognitive capacity, impulse control, emotional processing and social

understanding. Presentations include:

• Understanding the epidemiology of FASD: The role of meconium

testing;

• Legal and ethical issues in diagnosis of FASD;

• PEI Meconium Study: Prevalence of prenatal alcohol exposure on

Prince Edward Island;

• Announcement of 2011 Canadian Foundation on Fetal Alcohol

Research

• (CFFAR) Grant Winners;

• FASD screening and diagnosing in a male federal penitentiary;

Improving executive functioning in children with FASD: Measuring

brain and behavioural outcomes;

• Cognitive training for children with FASD;

• FASD follow-up in schools to improve child life outcomes.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Stanhope Beach Resort

& Conference Centre - Seating is limited so register early.

2011 Roundtable Program and Registration Form are avail-

able at: http://www.motherisk.org/FAR/econtent_confer-

ences2011.jsp.

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On behalf of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), you are cordially invited to attend and participate in the annual meeting of the CMA’s governing body, General Council (GC). The meeting will be held in St. John’s, Newfoundland August 21-24, 2011.

General Council brings together 270 delegates from all provinces/territories and from some 50 affiliated societies. It functions as our profession’s Parliament, with delegates debating issues of national interest.

Dear Colleague,

There are four ways to

GET INVOLVED:Come and experience

GC first-hand and see the

CMA’s democratic process-

es in action. As a member

observer you may attend

any or every day of GC and

the CMA’s Annual Business

Meeting free of charge (in-

cluding several sessions

that provide CME credits). Registration is free. Visit www.cma.ca/gc.

Participate in the CMA Members’ Forum:

This 75-minute session

allows members to ques-

tion CMA leaders about

issues of their choosing.

It will take place August

22 at 2:15 pm (Newfound-

land Time Zone) at the St.

John’s Convention Centre

in St. John’s. Members can

also participate virtually

at cma.ca. RSVP and/or

send your questions to

Membershour@cma.ca

Join your colleagues at GC via Asklepios, the

CMA’s 5,000-member on-

line community for phy-

sicians, and discuss GC-

related issues from your

home or office. The CMA

will be hosting a special

GC national dialogue on-

line in the weeks leading

up to the meeting.

Participate via oppor-tunities on cma.ca

View the daily news-

letter, live streaming of

sessions, YouTube inter-

views and comments of-

fered via our Twitter feed.

Visit www.cma.ca/gc for

more information.

We hope you will take ad-

vantage of this rare oppor-

tunity to observe your As-

sociation and its represen-

tatives as some of the most

pressing issues facing Cana-

dian medicine are debated.

Register early as space is lim-

ited. You may do so online at

www.cma.ca/gc.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Turnbull, MD, FRCPC President, Canadian Medical Association

Medical Society of PEI THE PULSE - SUMMER 2011 5

Student’s Corner

Greetings, welcome to the new Students’ Corner sec-

tion of the PUlSE! My name is Joanne Reid, and I’m

your new student representative from Dal to the PEI

Medical Society. After having just completed my first year of medi-

cine, I realize what a dynamic area that medicine is in general, and

what vast opportunities that PEI itself has to offer to residents,

practicing physicians, and students alike. Having attended the

recent AGM, doing some rotations with local physicians, and

meeting new faces, I see the support and motivation that all of

us students gain from potential future colleagues. This summer,

I am on the Island participating in the MSPEI Student Summer

Program and look forward to meeting fellow students, residents,

and preceptors.

As Dal Student Rep, I feel that it is important to maintain and

strengthen the relationship between the MSPEI and Dal medi-

cal students, both in terms of the society being informed of

its students’ achievements, and reciprocally, the students being

updated on any Island opportunities. A column will be included

in each edition of the PUlSE to acknowledge any fellow Island-

ers’ achievements at Dal, or include any comments

or columns submitted by students. Plans are also

in the process for a recruitment trip in the early

Fall to promote all that the Island has to offer not

only to Island students at Dal, but others as well.

In a time of health care reforms, PEI is a dynamic

area to practice and learn, and it is imperative that students remain

informed and at the forefront of change. Although the Island may at

times appear comparatively small in terms of contemporary research

and technology, it is large in its partnerships among local health care

providers, students, and families alike. Feel free to contact me at any

time at joareid@dal.ca if you would like to submit to the students’

section or if there are any opportunities/events to send out to fellow

Island students.

PHYSICIAn RECRUITMEnT

UPDATESubmitted by:Sheila MacLean, RPR Physician Recruitment Coordinator Recruitment and Retention Secretariat Department of Health and Wellness.

new PhysiciansDR. JOHAnn VLOK Family Medicine - Cornwall April, 2011

DR. TAHIR RAFIq Emergency Medicine - Summerside April, 2011

DR. OWEn MACAUSLAnD Emergency Medicine - QEH (.25 fte) June, 2011

DR. RORY PORTEOUS Radiology June, 2011

DR. IHAb AbDELMALEK Family Medicine - Tyne Valley May, 2011

Committed to begin Practice (Signed letters of offer)DR. CHRIS KInG Family Medicine - Charlottetown Fall, 2011

DR. DOn ROUx Family Medicine - Souris July, 2011

DR. ZIA RAHMAn Psychiatry August, 2011

DR. bAbAR HAMEED Transferring from Family Medicine In O’Leary to Addiction Services

July, 2011

Site VisitsDR. IHAb AbDELMALEK SoURIS/TYnE VAllEY March 30 -

April 2, 2011

DR. AAROn SIbLEY EMERGEnCY MEDICInE - QEH(AlSo DID A loCUM)

May, 2010

DR. THOMAS bROnAUGH EMERGEnCY MEDICInE - QEH June 2-4, 2011

Summer Students

The 2011 Medical Stu-

dent orientation began

on Monday June 6th. Ja-

net MacFadyen, MSPEI’s

office Manager and Sum-

mer Student Coordinator,

introduces the first group

of students to orienta-

tion Week and the 2011

program.

Right to left: Thor

Christensen, 2nd year,

Dalhousie University;

Steve Walsh, 1st year, Dal-

housie University; Janet

MacFadyen; Joanne Reid,

1st year, Dalhousie Uni-

versity; and Hannah Rob-

erts, 2nd year, University

of ottawa.

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Clinical Day, June 3rd, 2011: “Everything You Need to Know About Organ/Tissue Transplants”The Transplant Team from Halifax were well-received at the recent Clinical Day held at Credit Union Place in Summerside.Presenters were (right to left): Sean Macdonald, Kidney-Pancreas transplant recipient; Dr. Ian Alwayn, Surgical Director Multi-Organ Transplant Program; Dr. Marie Laryea, Transplant Hepatologist; Dr. Jean Francois Legare, Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation; Dr. Tammy Keough-Ryan, Medical Director of Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation; Dr. Steve Beed, Director Critical Care Organ Donation; and Amanda Tinning, Nurse practitioner Liver Transplantation.

Richard Wedge welcomes Dr. Mike Kaufman and Mary Yates, to the 2011 PMI course on “Disruptive Behaviour: Resolving Personalized Conflict”, which was held at the Lakeview Loyalist Resort, Summerside, from May 4 – 6th.

Thirty physicians learned to identify and apply skills and strategies for dealing with disruptive behaviours in the workplace.

Medical Society of Prince Edward IslandANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Saturday, September 10, 2011You are invited to attend the Medical Society of PEI’s one-day AGM.

Shaw’s Hotel, Brackley Beach, PEIA block of rooms are on hold until August 19th, 2011. Call 672-2022 to reserve.

8:15 – 8:30 a.m. Registration

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast & CME Accredited Session: “If You Don’t Like the Vaccine, Try Getting the Disease! - A Vaccine Update” presented by Dr. Heather Morrison, Chief Health Officer

9:30 – 12:30 p.m. MSPEI Business Sessionincluding keynote speaker: Dr. Lalit Chawla: “Magic & Medicine” (Accredited CME)

12:30 p.m. Member Luncheon

12:00 Noon Guest’s Luncheon - Guest/spouse/partner to join together for a luncheon - at The Dune’s Restaurant, Brackley - Limited Seating

6:30 p.m. President’s Reception 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. President’s Dinner For more information contact the Medical Society at 368-7303 or e-mail robin@mspei.org

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PREnATAl RESoURCES

As part of the PEI Reproduc-

tive Care Program, there are

many useful prenatal re-

sources available for both

both physicians and patients.

The Prenatal materials order

form is on the Department

of Health and Wellness, Chief

Health office, Reproduc-

tive Care Program website

in the Health Professionals

Resources section found at

http://www.gov.pe.ca/health/

index.php3?number=1034879

Dr. Peter Hooley, presented by Dr. Mona Reck

Family Physician of the Year for 2011-2012

The Prince Edward Island Chapter of Family Physicians had their Annual Gen-eral Meeting, June 8, 2011. This year we had a magical view of The River Clyde from the PEI Preserve Company’s restaurant in New Glasgow. With one of largest atten-dance in years, it was a sign that our chap-ter is becoming a voice to be heard.

After a warm welcome from Dr. Andrew Wohlgemut, Dr. Ayo Harris-Eze presented the CME. The Topic was “Targeting Inflam-mation in COPD in 2011”.

The Nomination of our chapter’s Board of Directors, Executive, Committees and Chair was next. For 2011 to 2013 we are please to an-nounce our next Board of Directors.

Past President: Dr. Andrew Wohlgemut

President: Dr. Andre Celliers

President Elect: Dr. Lana Beth Barkhouse

Treasurer: Dr. Barbara Flanagan

Honorary Secretary: Kathie McNally

National Board Directors: Dr. Andre Celliers and Dr. Lana Beth Barkhouse

Our colleagues that represent us on national Committees are:

Advisory Committee: Dr. Charles Duffy

Membership Advisory: Dr. Stirling Keizer

CPD & Mainpro Accreditor: Dr. Lana Beth Barkhouse

Research and Education Foundation -OPEN-

Environmental Research Dr. Jason Thompson

With all nominations completed, Dr. An-dre Cellier, our new President, led the rest of the evening. Andre thanked everyone

and delivered a view of a successful next two years. Andre then asked Dr. Mona Reck to announce the Awards of Excellence.

The 1st award was presented to Dr. Jenni Zelin, for her “Contribution to Arts in Medi-cine” The 2nd award was presented to Dr. Stirling Keizer for his “Development Coor-dinator Residency Program”

Dr. Mona Reck introduced Dr. Randy MacKinnon. Dr. MacKinnon was honored to introduce the next Family Physician of the Year for 2011-2012: Dr. Peter Hooley. Dr. Hooley is young doctor with an amazing resume. Such a list of achievements while

PEI CHAPTER OF

FaMILY PhYISICIanSstill putting his family front and center.

Dr. Cellier thanked everyone for attend-ing. We even gave a thanks to our newest girl, Heather Mullen (our new photogra-pher). Dr. Celliers thought it was great that Heather and Rosemary may start working together more.

Hope you enjoyed this overview of events.

Rosemary Burke PerryCollege Administrator

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Dr. Harry Callaghan Memorial Trophy for the Team with the Lowest Score:Team: Shanks-a-lot - Bob Burke, Mike Oxner, Kenny McMillan and Terry DunsfordGerry Lynch Memorial Trophy for the Most Sportsmanlike Player: Thor ChristensenLongest Drive – Men’s (Hole 18): Dr. Scott CampbellLongest Drive – Women’s (Hole #9): Dr. Kristy NewsonClosest to the Line – Hole #3: Dr. Jurgen KontorClosest to the Pin – Men’s (Hole #4): Dr. Jonathan SharpeClosest to the Pin – Women’s (Hole #12): D.r Marie O’HanleyClosest to the Pin – Men’s (Hole #15): Mike OxnerClosest to the Pin – Women’s (Hole #7): Judi O’HanleyMost Honest Team: Fore the Family: Dr. Marie O’Hanley, Dr. Stuart Matheson, Dr. Jerry O’Hanley & Judi O’Hanley2nd Place Team: Sod Sailors: Dr. Jonathan Sharpe, Chris Barry & Tom Toner (Astra Zeneca)3rd Place Team: The Water Hazards: Dr. Kristy Newson, Dr. Don Stephens, Dr. Randy MacKinnon and Andrew MacKinnon

MEDICAL STUDEnT’S & RESIDEnTS

ANNUAL BBQ

RESULTS OF THE 2011 MEDICAL STUDEnT

goLf ToURNAmENT

Thor Christensen,Most Sportsmanlike Player

Bob Burke & Mike OxnerShanks-a-Lot

Team with Lowest Score

Heather Mullen with son, EammonOur youngest diner!

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September 28, 2011 Best Western

Marc Bourcier, GP, FRCPC

1:00 – 1:30pm

x

Dermatologist, Moncton, NB

Grafton Street Charlottetown, PEI

1:30 – 5:30pm 5:30 – 5:45pm

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This program has been reviewed by The College of Family Physicians of Canada and as received accreditation by the College’s Provincial Chapter for 5 Mainpro M-1 credits.

RSVP: Robin Jenkins, Professional Development Officer Medical Society of PEI 902-368-7303 robin@mspei.org

Atlantic Provinces Inter-professional Pain Conference

September 30 – October 1, 2011

World Trade & Convention Centre, Halifax, NS

Presented by the QE II Pain Management Unit of CDHA Pain Services Topics Include:Epidemiology of Neuropathic PainPediatric Pain Management in the CommunityPain Management in DentistryStigma and Social ConsequencesReducing the Pain of Childhood ImmunizationEvidence Synthesis in Chronic PainPeri-operative Pain Management PanelAnd more…

Target Audience:Family physicians, specialists and other

health professionals who have an inter-est in treating the population who have chronic pain problems. Faculty will be from multiple disciplines and the program will be tailored to facilitate a team approach in-cluding nursing, medicine, physiotherapy, psychology, dentistry, pharmacy and oc-cupational therapy.

For more information, contact:

Abena Amoako-TuffourGlobal Health CoordinatorDalhousie Department of Anesthesia902-473-5428 or

abena.amoako-tuffour@cdha.nshealth.ca

http://nsanesthesia.ca/s/APIPC

Pain Conference: Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2011