CLCN Public Speaking Club #36 : Making sense of chronic pain and medically unexplained symptoms

Join us for an engaging and insightful evening at the CLCN Public Speaking Club #36!
This special session offers a unique opportunity to delve into the complexities of chronic pain and medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) with esteemed expert Dr. Tony Davis. Gain valuable insights into the historical evolution of these terms, their prevalence in the community, and the physical, psycho-social, and psychiatric factors that shape and complicate their assessment and management.

Why Attend?

• Expert Insights: Learn from Dr. Tony Davis, an experienced psychiatrist and pain specialist, about the challenges in diagnosing and managing chronic pain and MUS.
• Skill Development: Enhance your public speaking confidence through interactive activities.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals over refreshments.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Wednesday, 2 April 2025

🕒 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

📍 Venue: Forum, Ground Floor, Jeffery Smart Building, UniSA City West Campus

🎟 Admission: Free!

Schedule:

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Networking over refreshments

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Keynote speech by Dr. Tony Davis followed by Q&A

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Public speaking games and activities

🗣️About the Speaker:

Dr. Tony Davis is the Director of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide. He has been practicing psychiatry in academic, teaching hospital, and private practice settings since 1979. His expertise spans psychiatry, pain medicine, and medico-legal assessments. Dr. Davis is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, among other prestigious affiliations.

About the Session:

This session will also provide an opportunity to practice the public speaking skills covered in the previous session with Derrick McManus. Engage in fun and interactive public speaking activities designed to boost your confidence and stage presence.

Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge on chronic pain and MUS or refine your public speaking skills, this event is not to be missed!

✨ Register Now and secure your spot at this insightful and engaging Public Speaking Club event!