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BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Musculoskeletal Medicine
| 0800 | REGISTRATION DESK OPENS |
| 0800-0900 | REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS |
| 0900-0910 |
Welcome and introduction by the Chair Dr Elspeth Wise (London) GP, Durham, and GP with an interest in musculoskeletal education, The Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne Dr John Dickson (Manchester) Community Physician in Rheumatology, Redcar and Cleveland PCT, North Yorkshire |
| 0910-0955 |
Back pain – what not to miss This session will help improve your skills and knowledge in a key musculoskeletal area in primary care. Get practical advice on:
GP Principal and Hospital Practitioner in Orthopaedic Spine Clinic, Leicester |
| 0955-1005 | Question time |
| 1005-1045 |
Managing ankle and foot problems Our expert speaker will give top practical tips on examining commonly encountered conditions of the foot and ankle, such as problems with:
Ms Heidi Davys (London) Arthritis Research Campaign Research Fellow, Section of Musculoskeletal Disease, University of Leeds, and Specialist Rheumatology Podiatrist, Rheumatology Department, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds Dr Philip Helliwell (Manchester) Senior Lecturer in Rheumatology, University of Leeds, Leeds |
| 1045-1055 | Question time |
| 1055-1115 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1115-1200 |
Chronic pain, and pain in multiple joints This session will increase your confidence in providing the best care for patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions. The speaker will discuss diagnosis and management of patients with:
Consultant Rheumatologist, Queen's Medical Campus, University Hospital, Nottingham Dr Inam Haq (Manchester) Senior Lecturer in Rheumatology and Medical Education, University of Brighton, Brighton |
| 1200-1210 | Question time |
| 1210-1310 | LUNCH |
| 1310-1355 |
Sponsored symposium supported by Pfizer  'Management of neuropathic pain in primary care' Dr Joan Hester Consultant in Pain Medicine, King's College Hospital, London and President of the British Pain Society |
| 1355-1440 |
Hip and knee disorders: when should I refer? This dynamic session, co-presented by a GP and a surgeon, will cover the essentials in the management of knee and hip pain, including:
GP and GP with a Special Interest in Musculoskeletal Medicine, Wirral, Merseyside Mr Paul Partington Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Training Programme Director, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Northern Deanery |
| 1440-1450 | Question time |
| 1450-1510 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1510-1550 |
Shoulder pain – examination and management tips Learn more about clinical examination and management of shoulder pain, including simple exercises and injection techniques. The speaker will also highlight potential pitfalls in the management of common conditions affecting the shoulder. Dr Elspeth Wise GP in Durham and GP with an interest in musculoskeletal education, The Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 1550-1600 | Question time |
| 1600-1640 |
“Have I got arthritis Doctor?” – Management of elbow and hand complaints in primary care A patient based session addressing differential diagnosis and management of:
Consultant in Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Salisbury Hospital, Salisbury and Tutor, British Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine Dr John Dickson (Manchester) Community Physician in Rheumatology, Redcar and Cleveland PCT, North Yorkshire |
| 1640-1650 | Question time |
| 1650-1700 | SUMMARY AND CLOSING REMARKS BY THE CHAIR |
ALL CONTENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE EDITOR
PROGRAMME SUBJECT TO CHANGE
