Synopsis:

Dr Doug Bryan is a paediatrician who has worked at the Royal Children’s Hospital since 1970. During those 48 years the prognosis and life prospects for children with chronic and complex medical conditions have improved dramatically. This has occurred partly from the discovery of new interventions but also in large part to the development of systems of care that specifically focus on the care and needs of these children and their families.

Chronic disease management, goal focussed care, better coordination, a focus on the psychosocial dimensions of care, and a recognition of the functional implications of illness are essential elements of the models of care that continue to be developed.

Dr Bryan has played a part in many of the major systems improvements in this area. The speakers will focus on how practice, research, teaching and training, and patient and family perspectives are contributing to a demanding but exciting future for children, families and care providers.

Speakers:

Dr Doug Bryan, Consultant Paediatrician, Complex Care Hub at RCH

Formerly, Divisional Director, co-founder of the RCH Education Institute, VPPCP, VPRS, Family Choice Program, HITH, Complex Care

Prof Katrina Williams, Head, Department of Neurodevelopment and Disability at RCH

Apex Chair of Developmental Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne

Mr John Stanway, Chair, Royal Children’s Hospital Education Institute

Chief Executive Officer, The Royal Children’s Hospital

Dr Jenny Hynson, Head, Victorian Paediatric Palliative Care Program

Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne

A-Prof Adam Scheinberg, Head, Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service

Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne

Dr Susie Gibb, Medical Lead, Complex Care Hub at RCH

Consultant Paediatrician, Departments of Neurodevelopment and Disability and General Medicine