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BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Musculoskeletal Medicine, London - SOLD OUT
This popular GP course will update you on the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal pain in key areas of the body and will include live demonstrations of examination techniques.
| When | Wednesday 25 April 2012 |
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| Where | London (BMA House) |
| Contact Name | BMJ Masterclasses events team |
| Contact Phone | 020 7383 6281/6241 |
Registration for this event has now closed! To be added to our waiting list, please email our events team at: events@bmjgroup.com
Overview
This popular one day GP course will give you an essential update on the management of key musculoskeletal conditions in primary care.
Expert speakers will lead symptom and case based sessions that will increase your awareness of red flags, conditions that are easy to miss and possible complications. They will provide you with plenty of practical tips, including live demonstrations of examination techniques, and advice on referral and how to make it work within your multidisciplinary team.
By popular demand, we have introduced new sessions on joint injection techniques and sports injuries, helping you to treat any Olympian copycats who visit your surgery this year! The 2012 programme will also cover hot topics including arthritis, vitamin D and the STarT Back Stratification Tool.
You will learn about:
- Elbow and hand complaints, focusing on arthritis
- Hip and knee pain
- Pain in multiple joints
- Back pain
- Shoulder pain
- Sports injuries
PLUS... learning bites on gout, osteoporosis and joint injections.
Why attend?
- Update your knowledge of the latest evidence in musculoskeletal medicine
- Increase your awareness of red flags, conditions that are easy to miss, and possible complications
- See our experts demonstrating examination techniques and get practical tips
- Get advice on referral and how to make it work within your multidisciplinary team
- Interact with, and learn best practice from, leading experts
- Network with your peers throughout the day
- Develop your portfolio for your appraisal and prepare for revalidation.
Who should attend?
Special discounts are available for BMA members, recently qualified GPs, GP trainees and groups. Book early for extra savings!
- GPs
- GP trainees
- GPs with a special interest in musculoskeletal medicine, rheumatology or sports medicine.
This course will also be of interest to:
- Junior doctors interested in a career in musculoskeletal medicine
- Specialist nurses
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational therapists
- Podiatrists.
98% of delegates who attended this course in 2011 said that they would change their practice as a result*. Here are some of their comments:
“Covered lots of problems commonly seen in GP case studies.”
“Excellent interactive sessions, enjoyed the quiz element. Info was delivered at a level appropriate for GPs.”
"Thanks again for a brilliant course - I found it very stimulating and interesting. You do really seem to excel at finding good speakers and as I've said before it is excellent to attend a course specifically directed at GPs."
“Good clear speakers with relevant messages.”
“Excellent, easy-to-follow speakers accompanied by good literature and evidence.”
“Excellent coverage of musculoskeletal problems”
"Just wanted to let you know I thoroughly enjoyed the BMJ day on musculoskeletal medicine. The thing that I liked was how it was kept simple, relevant and you were not made to feel stupid if you had forgotten the fundamentals - like how to examine a knee! It was really a worthwhile day and I loved having the book to refer to in my surgery."
“Very oriented towards primary care, lots of tips for tailored examinations with limited GP time.”
“Very well organised event, great venue, and excellent speakers.”
“Good examination info, reassuring to know that I am up to date with most musculoskeletal management.”
“Focused, knowledgeable speakers.”
“Good overview of musculoskeletal conditions, lots of information to take away, interactive.”
“Well presented, relevant content applicable to general practice, friendly atmosphere.”
“Excellent standard of presentations - very useful for general practice.”
"Having done 4 surgeries since this week, the musculoskeletal course has either improved my confidence in diagnosis or altered my management of foot pain, back pain and shoulder pain!"
Prepare for this masterclass with these BMJ Learning online modules:
- Chronic back pain: an update on diagnosis and treatment
- Ankle pain: a guide to diagnosis and management
- Osteoarthritis: a guide to management in adults - in association with NICE
*Source: 2011 delegate feedback surveys
