• Theme of the month
• Letter from the Office
• New CEU's on eCPD
• Feature Article of the month
• Industry News
• Articles of Interest
• Upcoming Conferences
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Dear eCPD users,
The festive season is almost here; for many this means acquiring your CEU credits to ensure your 2010 registration with the HPCSA –
happily we are here to be of assistance.
We can say proudly that we have extended our Editorial Board during 2009 with additional sections, an indication of our promise to you
of constantly looking for the latest research and developments within your field, building on your existing knowledge to ensure your future growth.
Keep an eye on our monthly newsletters next year for more information regarding new developments on eCPD, any suggestions are welcome.
We hope our newsletter theme will inspire and motivate you to keep building your CPD portfolio before the end of 2009, our support lines
will be open and we invite you to contact us if you require assistance. Our office will be closed from the 17th of December until the 11th of January,
but our online service will continue to run 24 hours a day, and payments can still be processed during this time. For queries please
email support@ecpd.co.za and for telephone enquiries during the holiday season please phone 0823120279 (business hours).
Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all our users for their continued support during 2009, it is you who inspire us to strive
to provide only the best CPD service available.
It has been a pleasure working with you and our team wishes all our users a wonderful festive season and a happy new year!
Sincerest wishes.
Gerna van Graan
Assistant Product Manager
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| Feature Article of the month |
Child Abuse: Approach and Management
A multidisciplinary approach is recommended to adequately evaluate and treat child abuse victims; however,
the responsibility often lies with the family physician to recognize and treat these cases at first presentation
to prevent significant morbidity and mortality. Read Full Article |
Introduction to the assessment and treatment of juvenile sexual offenders
The assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with sexually abusive behavior requires and
understanding of normal sexual development. The individual's sexuality evbolves in concert and as a results of
interaction with family, ethics, social and cultural influences. Read Full Article
Aspects of Women’s Health
This chapter from the SA Health Review 2000 on women’s health focuses on contraceptive issues, maternal mortality, violence against women,
HIV/AIDS, and cervical cancer. Read Full Article
Identification of bite mark perpetrators
Teeth are often used as weapons when one person attacks another or when a victim tries to ward off an assailant. It is relatively simple to
record the evidence from the injury and the teeth for comparison of the shapes, sizes and pattern that are present.
Read Full Article
Understanding children’s experiences of trauma and helping them manage adversity
Stressful events are common occurrences in the lives of our children. Traumatic stress, however, occurs following events which are
unexpected and physically threatening to either children or their loved ones. Traumatic stress can occur as a result of exposure
to a single event such as a natural disaster. Read Full Article
The physical and psychosocial health of bullies and their victims
A number of studies have shown that victimization from bullying behavior is associated with substantial adverse effects on physical
and psychological health, but it is unclear which comes first, the victimization or the health-related symptoms. In our present
study, we investigated whether victimization precedes psychosomatic and psychosocial symptoms or whether these symptoms precede
victimization. Read Full Article
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RSSA/STOLLER Update in Sports Medicine
Cape Town: 19 - 20 March 2010
It is a great pleasure and privilege to announce the first and exclusive RSSA/STOLLER Update in
Sports Medicine, on 19 -20 March 2010, in Cape Town. This course will be presented by Dr David Stoller,
MD, FACR, internationally renowned Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Radiologist, from San Francisco, USA.
Read more...
20th FIP World Congress of Podiatry
Netherlands: 13 - 15 May 2010
The FIP World Congress is by far the most important meeting of its kind. The Dutch Podiatry Association
(NVvP) and the board of FIP expect to welcome not only many podiatrists from all 26 member countries,
but also doctors, nurses and other professionals interested in the field of feet and shoes. We expect
to meet 800-1000 participants at this World Congress.
Read more...
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16 Days of Activism
Travellers may risk both health and travel insurance coverage by not getting vaccinated.
Food safety is an imperative issue especially as we prepare for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Habitat destruction and biodiversity loss can increase the incidence of infectious diseases.
Cochlear implant recipient is able to hear beautiful noise on International Day of People with Disabilities.
Sufferers should pay careful attention to what they eat and drink over the next few weeks while attending Christmas and New Year's parties.