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NEW! BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Respiratory Medicine and ENT, London - PLEASE CALL 020 7383 6241 TO REGISTER
A one day course allowing you to update your knowledge of the latest evidence, new guidelines and best practice in respiratory medicine and ENT.
| When | Wednesday 13 October 2010 |
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| Where | London (BMA House) |
| Contact Name | BMJ Masterclasses events team |
| Contact Phone | 020 7383 6281/6241 |
Overview
This new one day course will focus on a range of important respiratory and ENT topics.
In our opening session you will learn about rhinitis and how to approach this condition. The day will also cover the challenging presentations of chronic cough and wheezing in children.
There has been new guidance on COPD, and during the afternoon you will get an update on its key points and how to put them into practice.
Lastly, our expert speakers will talk you through common ENT problems encountered in primary care, as well as managing the patient with vertigo.
You will learn about:
- Rhinitis and its impact on asthma
- Chronic cough: "I've had this cough for 8 weeks doctor..."
- COPD: what's new?
- Wheezing in under 3s: "Does my child have asthma doctor?"
- Common ENT problems and red flags
- Vertigo and dizziness
- PLUS.... learning bites on how to use the adrenaline pen, oxygen guidelines and use, inhaler devices, and sleep apnoea.
Why attend?
- Update your knowledge of the latest guidelines and evidence in respiratory medicine and ENT
- Receive practical tips and advice that will help you change your practice
- Get your questions answered by the experts, and network with your peers
- Earn six hours of CPD to help you prepare for revalidation and your appraisal, and receive a certificate of attendance as evidence of your learning.
Who should attend?
- GPs
- GP trainees
- GPs with a special interest in respiratory medicine or ENT
- Practice nurses
- Nurse practitioners
- Other healthcare professionals with an interest in respiratory medicine or ENT.
In previous years this programme has focused on respiratory medicine only. You can view past topics below.
2009 topics:
- Latest asthma guidelines
- Management of COPD
- Respiratory infections
- Investigating haemoptysis
- Delivering respiratory services – the GP’s role.
Click on the links to view the 2009 programme and speakers
2008 topics:
- Diagnosis and management of asthma and COPD
- Chest infections
- Allergies
- Approaches to smoking cessation.
Click on the links to view the 2008 programme and speakers
What they said - comments from delegates of past Respiratory Medicine masterclasses
“A very interesting day – good opportunity to review and discuss all current aspects of respiratory medicine.”
“Informative and interesting, especially the patient perspective case studies.”
“Very good spectrum of respiratory topics, well presented. Nice to see so many primary care based experts leading the day.”
“Useful take-home points from all sessions.”
“Once again an excellent group of speakers. Relevant and informative, with many ideas to take back to the practice.”
“Very pertinent and relevant subject matter. Will recommend to colleagues.”
“Useful knowledge to apply in consultations overview.”
“All sessions were very practical, with a good focus on general practice.”
“Excellent - content relevant to my practice as a community matron.”
“Useful, excellent sessions - delivered by knowledgeable, primary-care related speakers.”
“Excellent primary care basis - good refresher of basic principles, along with up to date evidence based medicine.”
“Excellent course book with reference to appraisal and spaces for notes - promotes reflection on learning for practice.”
“Useful update, especially the new emerging evidence.”
“Update on lots of clinically relevant areas in a short period of time.”
