5-6 March 2025 - Sandton Convention Centre
The GP Expo Conference is FREE to attend and offers visitors access to 2x FREE 2 day conference stream focussing on practice business management, plus a dedicated clinical theatre, all with FREE CPD accreditation. Access a collection of the industries thought-leaders speaking about relevant topics, enhancing your knowledge and ultimately providing you with the know-how to improve your knowledge in various areas related to the General Practice.
The GP Expo is the perfect opportunity to maximize your time by connecting you with peers that share your interests as well as key players across the GP industry. In a dedicated trade environment get in front of suppliers and start direct conversations.
Learn from industry-leading speakers discussing a variety of topics hot topics relevant to the industry.
Access a wealth of knowledge during the seminars at the GP Expo Conference.
Discover how you can improve your knowledge and business know-how.
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Chair: Joey Swart | |
| 09:30-10:10 | ETHICS TOPIC Medical Scheme Clawbacks and the Truth About Section 59 | Adv Vanessa van Niekerk Medice-Legal Hub |
| 10:10-10:15 | Q&A | |
| 10:15-10:55 | Precision prescribing with Pharmacogenetics | Dr Danny Meyersfeld Director, DNAlysis Biotechnology |
| 10:55-11:00 | Q&A | |
| Session 2 | Chair: Dr Peter Cruse | |
| 11:15-11:55 | Financial Wellness & Tax Strategies for South African Health Practitioners | Joubert le Roux Chartered Accountant / Managing Director: CFO Group |
| 11:55-12:00 | Q&A | |
| 12:00-12:40 | The Risk & Retirement Blindspot | Raymond Schkolne Director: Stonebridge Group Services |
| 12:40-12:45 | Q&A | |
| Session 3 | Chair: Tasneem Abrahams | |
| 13:15-13:55 | CLINICAL TOPIC Pharmacogenetics Testing in General Practice (sponsored by Mediclinic) | Dr Lizahn Haasbroek Product Manager: Specialising in Pharmacogenetics: Mediclinic |
| 13:55-14:00 | Q&A | |
| 14:00-14:40 | Prescribing Success: A Prescription for Ethical & Effective Medical Marketing | Basil Adriaanse Director: Social Medical Pro |
| 14:40-14:45 | Q&A | |
| Session 4 | Chair: Joey Swart | |
| 15:00-15:30 | Why Go Paperless? How Billing & eMR Software Solutions Enables Practice Growth Sponsored by Healthbridge | Practice Growth Sponsored by Healthbridge Luis da Silva CEO: Healthbridge |
| 15:30-16:00 | The Air We Breathe and Its Impact on Our Health (Sponsored by Leosteph) | (Sponsored by Leosteph) Dr Thulja Trikamjee Specialist Paediatrician & Allergist |
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Chair & Welcome | Chair: Tasneem Abrahams |
| 09:30-10:10 | Prescribed Minimum Benefits – from Basics to the Latest | Irene Zambelis Institute of Health Risk Managers – IHRM |
| 10:10-10:15 | Q&A | |
| 10:15-10:55 | ETHICS TOPIC Setting Up Your Practice For The Long Run: Legal Structures and Compliance Made Simple | Raymond Meneses Employment Law Advisor / Managing Director: Meneses Simpson Inc. |
| 10:55-11:00 | Q&A | |
| Session 2 | Chair: Joey Swart | |
| 11:15-11:55 | Using AI to Promote Your Private Practice Footfall & Revenues | Dr Peter Cruse Director: Take Note Event Management |
| 11:55-12:00 | Q&A | |
| 12:00-12:40 | Data Security in the Future-Proofed Practice | Suren Govender COO: iGuardSA |
| 12:40-12:45 | Q&A | |
| Session 3 | Chair: Dr Peter Cruse | |
| 13:15-13:55 | CLINICAL TOPIC A Clinician’s Guide to Genomic Testing: Pointers & Pitfalls in Clinical Practice (sponsored by Mediclinic) | Dr Liani Smit Clinical Geneticist: Mediclinic |
| 13:55-14:00 | Q&A | |
| 14:00-14:40 | Dealing with Difficult Patients: Practical Tip | Dr Melané van Zyl Psychiatrist: Private Practic |
| 14:40-14:45 | Q&A | |
| Session 4 | Chair: Joey Swart | |
| 15:00-15:30 | Overview of Alternatives to Blood – a Literature Review | Thabiso Rapodile Lead Consultant in Training, Education, and Advisory: SANBS |
| 15:30-16:00 | Patient Blood Management: The South African Story (sponsored by SANBS) | Dr Petro Lize-Wessels Lead Consultant – Patient Blood Management & Transfusion Medicine: SANBS |
