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BMJ Masterclass for GPs: General Update, Programme 2
| 0810 | REGISTRATION DESK OPENS |
| 0810-0910 | REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS |
| 0910-0920 | WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION BY THE CHAIR Dr Fiona Godlee (London - March and September) Editor, BMJ, London Dr George Rae (Manchester) GP, Whitley Bay, Newcastle and North Tyneside Dr Phil Cotton (Glasgow) Senior Lecturer in General Practice, University of Glasgow Dr Ann Robinson (Birmingham) GP, Mountfield Surgery, London Professor Domhnall MacAuley (London - December) Editor (Primary Care), BMJ, London |
| 0920-1030 | RESPIRATORY MEDICINE This case based session will highlight practical tips and the latest evidence in the management of patients who present with:
Dr Hilary Pinnock (London - March and December) Clinical Research Fellow, Centre for Population Health Sciences: GP Section, University of Edinburgh, and Principal in General Practice, Whitstable Medical Practice, Kent Dr Jon Miles (Manchester) Consultant Chest Physician, North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester Dr Kevin Gruffydd-Jones (Birmingham and Bristol) GP Principal, Box, Wiltshire, and Honorary Research Lecturer, University of Bath and University of Aberdeen |
| 1030-1035 |
Stretching break |
| 1035-1120 | CONTRACEPTION UPDATE Using the latest evidence this case based session will update your knowledge and confidence in prescribing:
Dr Meera Kishen (Manchester and Birmingham) Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, Liverpool Primary Care Trust, Liverpool |
| 1120-1140 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1140-1235 | DIABETES Using new case examples, our expert speaker will illustrate the key facts in the primary care management of patients with diabetes. Learn about:
Consultant Physician, Diabetes and Endocrinology, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Associate Professor (Reader) in Clinical Skills Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick Dr Mark Strachan (Glasgow) Consultant Physician, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh and Part-time Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh |
| 1235-1335 | LUNCH |
| 1335-1420 | Sponsored symposium - further information to follow shortly The symposium will focus on a topic relevant to the programme and will be presented by an expert speaker. BMJ Masterclasses work with appropriate sponsors, including pharmaceutical companies, under the principles of transparency, probity and editorial independence. Read the sponsorship guidelines |
| 1420-1425 | Stretching break |
| 1425-1515 | NEUROLOGY Learn more about the management of patients presenting with neurological symptoms such as:
An algorith for a five minute neurological examination will be presented. Speakers to be announced shortly |
| 1515-1535 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1535-1600 | TELEPHONE CONSULTATION AND TRIAGE This short session will help you and your team to meet the increasing demands of telephone consultation and triage confidently. It will show you how to develop a structured approach, including documentation and use of protocols, keeping in mind legal implications. The speaker will also cover use of email and texting. Speakers to be announced shortly |
| 1600-1605 |
Stretching break |
| 1605-1655 | RHEUMATOLOGY: Have I got arthritis doctor? Through practical examples, this session will provide tips on how to diagnose and manage patients who complain of:
Consultant in Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Salisbury Hospital, Salisbury and Tutor, British Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine |
| 1655-1700 | SUMMARY AND CLOSING REMARKS |
PROGRAMME SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ALL CONTENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE EDITOR
