Introduction to fracture management and the fracture diversion program at Northern Health

This session will provide GP's with improved knowledge of management of simple fractures and introduce them to the Fracture Diversion Program at Northern Health.

Presenters

Dr Juliette Gentle

Dr Gentle is an Orthopaedic surgeon, head of Unit at the Northern Health and involved with Fracture Diversion Project with PHN since its origin in 2017.

Dr Soheil Ghane Asle

Dr Soheil Ghane Asle is an Orthopaedic surgeon with an interest in Primary and Revision Hip Arthroplasty, and trauma. He is Emergency Department Liaison for

the Orthopaedic Unit, and has a keen interest in education and quality patient care.

Caitlin Farmer

Caitlin Farmer is a senior Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Fracture Diversion Lead at Northern Health.

Supported by Eastern Melbourne PHN.