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Regional Geriatric Conference Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia Nusajaya, Johor 26th - 27th September 2014 Saturday 11th October 2014 8.00 am – 6.00 pm This conference is aimed at healthcare professionals who wish to increase their knowledge of geriatric medicine. We hope it will guide and encourage health care professionals to set up further services to deliver geriatric medicine in Malaysia. Key Topics: l Geriatrics Home and Away l Community Geriatrics l Home Hazards l Surgery in Older Persons l Themed Workshops (orthogeriatics, falls, stroke, community geriatrics)
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Regional Geriatric ConferenceNewcastle University Medicine Malaysia Nusajaya, Johor
26th - 27th September 2014
Saturday 11th October 20148.00 am – 6.00 pm
This conference is aimed at healthcare professionals who wish to increase their knowledge of geriatric medicine. We hope it will guide and encourage health care professionals to set up further services to deliver geriatric medicine in Malaysia.
Key Topics:
l Geriatrics Home and Away
l Community Geriatrics
l Home Hazards
l Surgery in Older Persons
l Themed Workshops (orthogeriatics, falls, stroke, community geriatrics)
Speakers
Dr Lynette Mackenzie Head of Occupational Therapy, University of Sydney
Prof Philip Poi University of Malaya
Dr Tan Boon Yeow St Luke’s Hospital, Singapore
Dr Wong Chek Hooi Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore
Dr Pauline Bailey NUMed, Nusajaya, Johor
Dr Kartini Nor NUMed, Nusajaya, Johor
Dr Tim Smith NUMed, Nusajaya, Johor
Dr Tan Kit Mun University of Malaya
Dr Tan Maw Pin University of Malaya
Dr Loh Pei Chong Lam Wah Ee Hospital, Penang
How much will it cost?
RM 150 for medical doctors
RM 100 for non-doctors & MSGM members
RM 100 for NUMed staff
Cancellation feeBefore 26th September 2014 – 25% conference fees
Between 27th September 2014 and 3rd October 2014– 50% conference fees
After 4th October 2014 – 100% conference fees
How to register
Fill out a registration form by following the link: http://forms.ncl.ac.uk/view.php?id=6608 www.newcastle.edu.my/cme
ContactsDr Pauline Bailey [email protected]+6 07 555 3861
MP [email protected]+6 03 79493200 or +6 016 3328600
Useful numbers
Taxis: Mr Udam +6019 701 6548Mr Halim +6016 744 9644
Programme
Organising Chair: Dr Pauline BaileySecretariat: NUMed Malaysia
TiMe TOPiC SPeaKer
08.00 registration
08.30-08.40 Welcome and introduction Dr Pauline Bailey
SeniorLecturer,NUMedMalaysia
08.40-10.30 Geriatric Medicine (Home and away)
TheServiceandFutureChallenges ProfPhilipPoi,UniversityofMalaya FacedInMalaysia DrLeeFattSoon,MinistryofHealthClinicalLead inGeriatricMedicine,HospitalKualaLumpur TheServiceandFutureChallengesFacedinSingapore DrTanBoonYeow,StLuke’sHospital,Singapore TheServiceandFutureChallengesFacedinUK DrFrankLocal,NUMedMalaysia TheServiceandchallengesasviewedbyaJuniorDoctor DrTulasiChadalavada
10.30-10.45 Tea Break
10.45-12.05 Community Geriatrics
DefiningFrailty-doesitmattertoageriatrician? DrWongChekHooi,Singapore TheValueofHomeAssessmentinOldAgePsychiatry DrKartiniNor,NUMedMalaysia AssessingHazardsintheHome DrLynetteMackenzie,Sydney SocialWorkforOlderPeople MsCheungSiewLi,Singapore
12.05-12.45 intensive Care
IntensiveCarefortheElderly DrTimSmith,NUMedMalaysia RehabilitationfollowingSurgeryandIntensiveCare DrUngkuAmeen, HospitalTengkuAmpuanRahimah,Klang
12.45-13.15 Lunch Time Symposium
13.15-14.00 introduction to Workshops
Orthogeriatrics DrLohPeiChong,LamWahEeHospital,Penang FallsandSyncope DrTanMawPin,UniversityofMalaya Stroke DrTanKitMun,UniversityofMalaya CommunityGeriatrics DrTanBoonYeow,StLuke’sHospital/NUS
12.45-13.15 Lunch Time Symposium
13.15-14.00 Lunch
14.00-15.15 introduction to Workshops
Orthogeriatrics DrLohPeiChong,LamWahEeHospital,Penang FallsandSyncope DrTanMawPin,UniversityofMalaya Stroke DrTanKitMun,UniversityofMalaya CommunityGeriatrics DrTanBoonYeow,StLuke’sHospital/NUS
1515-1545 Tea Break
1545-1730 Concurrent Workshops
SettingUpCommunityServices DrTanBoonYeow SettingUpOrthogeriatric/SurgicalLiaisonServices DrLohPeiChong SettingUpaStrokeUnit DrTanKitMun SettingUpaFallsandSyncopeService DrTanMawPin
How to find us
From Singapore: The NUMed campus is easily reached by car and is 15 minutes drive from the second link expressway. After customs, follow the expressway until the exit for Nusajaya/ Legoland. Come off the exit, follow the road and take the fi rst exit at the roundabout then turn left after the roundabout. Turn left and follow the signs to Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia. There is also a bus service from East Jurong to JB.
www.causewaylink.com.my
Within Malaysia:The NUMed campus is approximately 30 minutes drive from the centre of JB along the new coastal highway. Follow the signs for Nusajaya/Educity. If coming from KL, follow the E2 highway until the exit for the E3. Then follow the signs for Nusajaya/Legoland.
We are approximately 30 minutes by taxi from JB sentral train station and bus terminus.
Accommodation is available at either the brand new Traders Hotel at Puteri Harbour, the Granada Hotel at Bukit Indah or Tune Hotel, Danga Bay. All hotels are within easy reach by car.
Traders Hotel, Puteri Harbour, Nusajaya Traders Hotel, Puteri Harbour, Johor, Malaysia, is the first international hospitality brand in Nusajaya, strategically positioned in the heart of a 688-acre waterfront precinct. Hotel guests will enjoy modern lifestyle components, world-class facilities and an excellent network of infrastructure.
The hotel is also close to renowned theme parks (LEGOLAND® Malaysia and Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park) and Johor’s administration capital, Kota Iskandar.
283 tastefully decorated rooms and suites are ready to receive business and leisure travellers from near and far. Feel right at home instantly and stay connected at all times.
Our excellent facilities and services include:
l In-room Broadbandl Airport transferl Business Centre and conference roomsl Express Check-in and Check-out servicesl Foreign exchange counterl Postal and courier servicel Ticketing and travel assistancel Laundry and valet servicel Taxi and limousine servicel WiFi access in public areas
Our strong team of professionals is ready to make your stay a memorable one. Come and experience our warm hospitality at Traders Hotel, Puteri Harbour, Johor, Malaysia.
Phone (60 7) 560 8888Fax (60 7) 560 8999Email [email protected] Persiaran Puteri Selatan, Puteri Harbour, 79000 Nusajaya, Johor Darul Takzim, MalaysiaCheck-in / Check-out Check-in: 2pm Check-out: 12 noon Early check-in before 2pm is subject to room availability.Payment We accept the following cards: American Express, MasterCard, Visa.
Hotels
Hotel GranadaHotel Granada Johor Bahru is a brand new, sumptuously furnished hotel in the heart of Bukit Indah. The hotel is conveniently nestled within easy reach of major eateries, shopping centres, entertainment outlets and other recreation and tourist attractions. These are all just a five minute walk from the hotel.
Our excellent facilities and services include:
l Free Wi-Fi access in rooms.l Airport transferl Coffee shopl Executive floorl Laundry servicel Room servicel Wi-Fi in public areasl Barl Conciergel Facilities for disabled guestsl Meeting facilitiesl Safety deposit boxesl Business centrel Restaurantl Smoking area
Our strong team of professionals is ready to make your stay a memorable one. Come and experience our warm hospitality at Hotel Granada.
Phone (60 7) 231 8888Fax (60 7) 231 8889Location No.55, Jalan Indah 15/2, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Nusajaya, Johor, MalaysiaCheck-in / Check-out Check-in : 2pmCheck-out: 12 noonEarly check-in before 2pm is subject to room availability.
Payment We accept the following cards: American Express, MasterCard, Visa.
Tune HotelLocated a 15-minute walk from Danga Bay City, Tune Hotel offers basic rooms with an attached bathroom. Free parking and a 24-hour front desk are available.
Danga Bay’s Tune Hotel is a 30-minute drive from Senai Airport and 15 km from Woodlands Checkpoint. A chargeable shuttle service from Resorts World Sentosa, Universal Studios and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is available.
Rooms come with both air conditioning and a fan. Bed linen, hot water supply and towels are provided. Each also has a safety deposit box.
Luggage storage facilities are provided at the front desk. Disabled-friendly rooms are available upon request. The hotel has a prayer room.
Facilities and services include:
l 24.6km away from the Johor Premium Outlets.l Daily shuttle transfers to Resorts World Sentosa & Universal
Studios Singapore available.l 12.9km from the Woodlands Checkpoint in Singapore.l F&B within the hotel includes Saffron Restaurant which serves
Halal cuisine.l 7-Eleven located within the hotel.l AirAsia Travel & Service Centre located within our hotel.l 27km from the Sultan Ismail International Airport Senai, Johor.l Skybus Service available to and from Senai International Airport.
Our strong team of professionals is ready to make your stay a memorable one. Come and experience our warm hospitality at Tune Hotel
Location Located in the heart of the Danga Bay Waterfront City Development in Johor Bahru.Lot PTB 22819, Jalan Skudai, Mukim Bandar Johor Bahru, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor.Check-in / Check-out Check-in : 2:00pm onwards Check-out: 11:00amPayment We accept the following cards: American Express, MasterCard, Visa.
