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The 5th MPA Weekend Rendezvous
was held in Genting Seri Malaysia Hotel on 18-19 November 2000.
The topics covered were the management of chronically ill children
with excellent lectures from an impressive array of local speakers.
The turnout was good and the lecture room was packed. Seventy doctors,
mainly trainees and young private paediatricians, and nurses attended
the Rendezvous.
The weekend started with many
taking a scenic tranquil drive to Genting Seri Malaysia early Saturday
morning. At 1000 hr, Dr Zasmani Shafie commenced the series of topics
by telling us the definitions and characteristics of autism, the
facilities available for treatment and the location of such facilities
throughout the country. This was followed by the much awaited tea
break. Associate Professor Dr. Chan Lee Lee then took us through
a life long journey of management of the Thalassaemic patient from
womb to tomb, the ideals and the constraints. Dr Sofiah Ali updated
us on the classification and the long term management of epileptic
patients especially the difficult epilepsies.
Chronic heart failure in children
is not uncommon in Malaysia, contributed mainly by chronic rheumatic
heart disease and the grown-up congenital heart disease. Professor
Zulkifli Ismail reviewed the conventional pathophysiology of heart
failure and the right mix of antifailure drugs. Systemic lupus erythromatosus(SLE)
though uncommon in children, is a chronic disease that is feared
by many, patients and doctors alike, especially in patients with
renal involvement. Dr Wan Jazilah Wan Ismail shared with us her
extensive literature review and experience on the diagnosis and
management of children with SLE. The last lecture of the day was
on haemophilia by Associate Professor Dr. Chan Lee Lee.
The cool sunny weather of the day
turned gloomy and started to drizzle by evening. Many were disappointed
as we had to forego our traditional volleyball game at the end of
the day. However, a few could not resist the beautiful scenery and
fresh air outdoor, the drizzle did not stop them from taking a slow
stroll in the drizzle and had a breather of the cool fresh air of
Genting.
After dinner, the enthusiasts and
those preparing for examination had clinical case discussion and
picture quiz. The MPA executive committee, meantime, had a long
executive committee meeting till the early hours of Sunday.
In contrast to Saturday evening,
Sunday was bright and sunny. Dr Patrick Chan started the day refreshing
everyone present of the importance of managing the asthmatic patients
in all aspects of their lives. As chronic diseases take a great
toll on the psychological and psychiatric aspects of life, Dr Zasmani
Shafie elaborated on the possible psychiatric problems, their recognition
and management. Dr Mardziah Alias ended the Weekend Rendezvous by
sharing many of her slides on chronic skin diseases and her experience
in managing such problems. It was then followed by lunch and another
nice scenic drive home.
The speakers included:
| Speaker |
Topic |
| Dr Zasmani Shafie |
Autism |
| Prof Chan LL (2 lectures) |
Thalassaemia / Haemophilia |
| Dr Sofiah Ali |
Epilepsy |
| Prof Zulkifli Ismail |
Heart failure |
| Dr Wan Jazilah |
SLE |
| Dr Norzila Md Zainudin |
Clinical case discussion |
| Dr Patrick Chan |
Asthma |
| Dr Mardziah Alias |
Chronic skin disease |
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