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BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Neurology and Mental Health Programme
| 0800 | REGISTRATION DESK OPENS |
| 0800-0900 | REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS |
| 0900-0910 | Welcome and introduction by the Chair for the morning sessions Dr Alistair Church GP Principal, South Wales, and Associate Specialist in Neurology, Royal Gwent Hospital, South Wales |
| 0910-0945 | Headaches and migraines: a symptom based approach This session will provide an overview of best practice and the latest evidence to support the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with:
Dr Giles Elrington Consultant Neurologist, Barts and The London NHS Trust, London |
| 0945-0955 | Question time |
| 0955-1030 | Movement disorders, including Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases Boost your confidence and competence in diagnosing and managing the common illnesses causing too little or too much movement. Parksinson's disease and parkinsonism:
Dr Paul Morrish Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Neurology, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cheltenham |
| 1030-1040 | Question time |
| 1040-1100 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1100-1135 | Early presentation of neurological disease: which of your patients with dizziness, weakness, numbness or unsteadiness should you worry about? This session will highlight aspects of the neurological history which might be reassuring to the patient who is well, or may help sieve out those few patients who are likely to develop neurological disease and require referral to secondary care. Our expert speaker will give answers to questions such as 'Does this patient with dizziness need a neurology or ENT referral?' and give top tips on diagnosing TIA and on distinguishing non-epileptic attacks. Dr Alistair Church GP Principal, South Wales, and Associate Specialist in Neurology, Royal Gwent Hospital, South Wales |
| 1135-1145 | Question time |
| 1145-1220 | Diagnosis and management of dementia and the Mental Capacity Act 2005: practical tips for GPs This dynamic session will discuss early clues to picking up dementia and will give you practical tips on its management and patient advice. Refresh your knowledge about:
Dr Claire G Nicholl Consultant Physician, Medicine for the Elderly, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge |
| 1220-1230 | Question time |
| 1230-1325 | LUNCH |
| 1325-1330 | Introduction by the Chair for the afternoon sessions Dr Dave Tomson GP and Freelance Consultant in Patient Centred Primary Care, North Tyneside |
| 1330-1415 | Sponsored symposium supported by Merck Serono Multiple Sclerosis - early signs, symptoms and diagnosis  |
| 1415-1450 | Drug and alcohol misuse With the help of case examples, our expert speaker will show you how to manage your patients with addiction, and give practical tips on:
General Practitioner, York House Surgery, Heywood, Lancashire |
| 1450-1500 | Question time |
| 1500-1520 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1520-1555 | Depression This case based session will explore current best practice in the treatment of depression in primary care, with particular reference to depression in pregnancy and the neonatal period. Our speaker will cover:
Consultant Psychiatrist and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow |
| 1555-1605 | Question time |
| 1605-1640 | Health anxiety, somatisation and mental health problems of patients with chronic disease With the use of case histories, our speaker will take you through the practicalities of managing patients with mental health problems related to chronic disease, health anxiety and somatisation. Dr Dave Tomson GP and Freelance Consultant in Patient Centred Primary Care, North Tyneside |
| 1640-1650 | Question time |
| 1650-1700 | SUMMARY AND CLOSING REMARKS |
ALL CONTENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE EDITOR
PROGRAMME SUBJECT TO CHANGE
