7th GSFPF Convention

AFPAGUJCON~2015

ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF GUJARAT

7^th GSFPF Convention & 13^th AFPA Conference

GUJARAT STATE FAMILY PHYSICIANS’ FORUM

HOST: AHMEDABAD FAMILY PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATION

DATE:  20^th, 21^st & 22^nd February, 2015

VENUE: Ahmedabad Management Association, ATIRA, Ambawadi, Ahmedaad 380015

BRIGHT FUTURE OF FAMILY PHYSICIAN WILL BRIGHTEN THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE OF INDIA

                                                      

                                             
                

                                                       Principal Academic Partner                                                            

                    

Dr. Ashvin R. Shah   Dr. Rajesh M. Saihgal    Dr. Abhay S. Dikshit         Dr. Dhiren R. Mehta           Dr. Pragnesh M. vachharajani

Org. Chairman         Org. Chairman                Org. Secretary                            Org. Treasurer           

9824038816          9824361312               9327018200           9898854158           9825086839

INVITATION

Kind Attention All family physician of Gujarat

AFPAGUJCON~2015	Incentive Rates 15.12.2014	Upto31.01.2015	After 31.01.2015 & Spot
20th,21st  & 22nd February, 2015	Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Reception Committee Member	2000	2500	Not Allowed
Corporate Member	2000	2500	Not Allowed
Delegate Fees (Single) [FP AFPA,GSFPF,FFPAI,IMA  Member & Non Member]	1000	1200	2000
Delegate Fees (Single) [Other than FP, i.e. PG]	1200	1400	2200
Accompanying Person	1000	1200	2000
International Delegates *	US$50	US$75	US$100

N.B. Please pay either by DD/Cheque in favour of “AHMEDABAD FAMILY PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION” or electronic transfer direct to our A/C No 1016326291 of Central Bank of India, Bhudarpura Branch, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad 380015, IFSC: CBIN0281445 either by deposit cash, or Internet Banking or NEFT.

Tentative Conference Programme:

Pre-Conference Workshop

Date: 20th February, Friday

Time: 1pm to 2pm: Lunch

2pm to 4.30pm:

Ø  Workshop on “Infertility and family physician”

Ø  Common issues in family practice

21^st February

Ø  Time:8am to 9am:Registration & Breakfast

Ø  8am to 9am: ECG workshop

Ø  9am to 4pm: Scientific Programme

21^st February, Saturday

Entertainment Programme and Banquet Dinner

22^nd February,Sunday

Ø  8am to 3pm: Scientific Programme

Ø  12pm to 1pm: Inaugration and Installation of new team of GSFPF

Ø  3pm to 4pm: Velidictory function and Lucky Draw

Salient Features on Conference

·         Best in class scientific content, focusing on family practice

·         Attractive spouse programme as always

·         GMC credit hours expected

·         Attractive gift

·         Bumper Lucky Draw

Seasonal illnesses on rise-be careful

Increasing cases of viral fever-cough-cold across the country.

As we know due to ongoing winter temperatures are decreasing and this has lead to substantial rise in the cases of cough, cold, fever etc. The cases have gone up to almost 100 %. Though not unusual in this time of the year, still precautions are needed.

Most the families are having one or more members affected by this. As this can be contagious, preventive measure definitely helps.

One needs to be extra careful in patients of extremes of age like children and senior citizens in the society. This is the class of patient who needs proper care during the episode to prevent complications.

Common points that will help patients to recover faster:

·         Avoid visiting crowded places.

·         Drink proper fluids, hot liquids are better

·         Take proper diet: Any home based light diet is fine but must.

·         Take proper rest. Rest helps in recovering faster.

·         Avoid taking over the counter medications for longer period of time

·         Consult your family physician in time.

·         Avoid taking antibiotics on your own. This can be dangerous.

·         One medicine that is useful for someone may not be useful for you.

·         Wear proper winter clothing.

·         Do not cough in open.

·         Home remedies are age old and proven, but at the same time along with them proper medical attention is must.

Tips to prevent spread of infection:

·         Maintain good hand hygiene. Frequent washing of hands, cleaning of door handles, floor etc with mild anti septic etc will help prevent spread.

·         Avoid shaking hands, as this is very common medium for spread of infection.

·         Take good healthy diet.

·         Remain physically active.

·         Computer key boards, shared telephone etc can also spread infection.

·         Open windows in day time to let the sun rays coming in.

·         Clean the filters of AC on regular basis.

·         Those who are at risk can get benefit from flu and other vaccines. Please discuss the options with your family physician.

Issued in public interest by Gujarat State Family Physician Association.

Dr.Pragnesh M.Vachharajani

Family physician and life style disease consultant.