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This two-day conference is highly relevant to general practitioners, addressing the management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic pelvic pain (CPP), and urinary disorders - conditions commonly seen in primary care.  With a growing patient demand for integrative approaches, GPs will learn about the evidence base and practical application of acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment.  The program supports GPs in delivering patient-centred, multimodal care aligned with RACGP curriculum priorities in gastrointestinal, urological, and women's health. 

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically appraise recent evidence on the effectiveness of acupuncture in managing gastrointestinal, pelvic, and urinary disorders in general practice
2. Explain the assessment and conventional management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chronic pelvic pain, and urinary disorders, including overactive bladder and chronic cystitis
3. Describe how acupuncture principles and protocols may be integrated as adjunctive treatments for gastrointestinal, pelvic and urinary conditions in general practice
4. Compare and contrast acupuncture modalities, including body acupuncture, ear acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, and photo-biomodulation, in the treatment of IBS, IBD, pelvic pain, and urinary disorders
5. Evaluate how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles and Tai Chi practice can inform acupuncture treatment planning in person-centred general practice
6. Develop clinical practice guidelines for integrating acupuncture into general practice through peer discussion and case-based review.

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