International Panel Physicians Association
Department of Home Affairs
Immigration New Zealand
Presentation about the purpose and format of virtual Panel
Performance Reviews which are conducted by both Australia
and New Zealand over panel clinics.
Speakers: Alison Foote and Pingi Telefoni
Australia and New Zealand will share an
overview of the most common panel physician errors made
and key findings from assurance activities undertaken.
Speakers: Alison Foote and Pingi Telefoni
Admin Session
Speaker: Pingi Telefoni
This presentation will provide guidance
on how panel physicians should be grading in the
immigration medical examination, along with an overview of
significant conditions and costs for Australia.
Speakers: Dr Jane Phillips & Dr Aznee Adnan
This presentation will provide a brief overview of the Australian healthcare system and the critical role of the IME in protecting Australia’s public healthcare. The presentation will cover the fundamentals of medical ethics and discuss ethical and integrity considerations in immigration health screening such as informed consent, pre and post-test counselling and conflicts of interest.
Speaker: Dr. Jane Philips
Cardiovascular Screening in New Zealand
Speaker: Nikki Retford
This presentation will provide an overview of key aspects of eMedical including useful tips.
Speakers: Rizwan Pasha and Pingi Telefoni
This session will provide an opportunity to workshop some cases from an eMedical perspective.
Speakers: Dr Jane Phillips, Dr Aznee Adnan, Rizwan Pasha,
Dr Nikki Retford, Pingi Telefoni
Day in Review Q&A – Speaker Panel
This session will discuss the rationale of screening for TB in migrants from a public health perspective.
Speaker: Dr. Santino Severoni, WHO
Presentation on obtaining TB contact history during the
immigration health screening and exposure timelines for visa
applicants.
Speaker: Dr. Phan Nguyen
Presentation on chest x-ray requirements and indications/findings consistent with TB which may require deferrals.
Speaker: Dr. Phan Nguyen
Radiologist and Panel Physician Responsibilities
Quality Assurance – Identification, Integrity, Basic Image
Quality Assessment
Systematic Interpretation of CXR for TB Disease in Special
Clinical Situations – (Pediatric/HIV cases)
Overview of Refugee Health Guidelines
This presentation will cover practical issues for panel
physicians undertaking IGRA testing including why IGRA
testing is performed and who needs this test; how to manage
positive or indeterminate results; and approaching
challenges related to IGRAs (such as uncooperative children
and limitations).
Speaker: Dr Aznee Adnan
Overview of the GeneXpert Pilot undertaken in the Pacific
and its key findings and recommendations, including the
future use of GeneXpert in other locations.
Speaker: Alison Foote
Day in Review Q&A – Speaker Panel
Closing & Certificates, IPPA
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