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BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Paediatrics and Women's Health

0820-0920 REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
0920-0930 Welcome and introduction by the Chair

Dr Magda Cullen (London)
GP Principal, Worcester.

Dr Elizabeth Nyholm (Sheffield)
GP Principal and GP Trainer, Birmingham, and Sexual Health Clinical Lead, Birmingham East and North PCT
0930-1015 Nutritional issues in childhood
The speaker will guide you through the management of children that you see in primary care. The session will cover:
  • Management of faltering growth
  • Feed intolerance: when and why to change feeds
  • Nutritional supplements
  • Obesity in childhood.
Dr Susan Hill (London)
Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Institute of Child Health, University College London, London

Dr Mark Beattie (Sheffield)
Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton
1015-1025 Question time
1025-1110 Paediatric dermatology
This speaker will present a quiz based session on how to manage common skin infections in children. Learn more about:
  • Eczema
  • Infections including herpes, bacterial infection, warts, impetigo and molluscum.
Dr Helen Goodyear (London)
Consultant Paediatrician, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham

Dr Salim Taibjee (Sheffield)
Consultant Paediatric Dermatologist, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Birmingham, Birmingham
1110-1120 Question time
1120-1145 REFRESHMENTS
1145-1230 Child protection
This session will cover the important aspects of working with children at the risk of abuse be it physical, emotional, sexual or neglect. Learn more about:
  • Identifying a child at risk
  • The current processes in place to safeguard children
  • Your role as a GP.
Dr Alison Kemp (London)
Reader in Child Health, Cardiff University and Director of Welsh Child Protection Systematic Review Group

Dr Kerry Milligan (Sheffield)
GP with a Special Interest in Child Protection, Glasgow
1230-1240 Question time
1240-1340 LUNCH
1340-1425 Endometriosis and pelvic pain
This session will update you on the management of endometriosis and pelvic pain in primary care. Learn more about:
  • Making a diagnosis
  • Making an initial management plan.
Dr Mary Pillai
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust
1425-1435 Question time
1435-1500 REFRESHMENTS
1500-1545 What's new in contraception?
This session covers the latest developments in contraception. The speaker will update you on the latest guidance, particularly in the areas of:
  • Oral contraception
  • Long acting reversible contraception including intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUD) and Implanon.
Mr Ali Kubba (London)
Consultant Community Gynaecologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ School of Medicine, London

Dr Marian Everett (Sheffield)

Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Hull
1545-1555 Question time
1555-1640 Sexually transmitted infections
In this case based session, the speaker will help you decide on important questions you need to ask in order to make a risk assessment. Learn how to minimise unnecessary investigations and target your testing appropriately in patients with:
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Pelvic pain
  • Genital ulcers.
Dr Mark Pakianathan (London)
Consultant GU / HIV Physician, St George's Hospital, London

Dr Karen Rogstad (Sheffield)
Consultant Physician in Genitourinary Medicine, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Sheffield
1640-1650 Question time
1650-1700 SUMMARY AND CLOSING REMARKS

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