Professor David Hunter is a rheumatology clinician researcher whose main focus has been research on osteoarthritis. He is regarded as a world expert on osteoarthritis and was a key
adviser in the developments of New South Wales managing the Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Programme. This programme saw a reduction in surgical waitlists for joint replacement – especially for knee replacements.
While in New Zealand Prof. Hunter will present on:
- The social and economic impact of osteoarthritis;
- Approaches to improve management and treatment of osteoarthritis; and
- How a reduction in surgical waitlists for joint replacement was achieved in New South Wales.
Date: 29 October 2019
Time: 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Venue:Â Mahitahi Hauora 28-30 Rust Avenue, Whangarei
Contact: Adrienne Walker-Regan
E-mail: awr@arthritis.org.nzÂ
