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Respiratory Medicine 2009 Programme
| 0820-0920 | REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS |
| 0920-0925 | Welcome and introduction by the Chair Dr Hilary Pinnock GP Principal in General Practice, Whitstable, Kent, and Senior Clinical Research Fellow, Centre for Population Health Sciences: GP Section, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh |
| 0925-1035 | COPD Using cases and the latest evidence from the new COPD national strategy, our expert speaker will give you an overview of the main areas of concern in COPD. Learn how to:
GP Principal with a special interest in respiratory medicine, Plymouth PCT, and Clinical Research Fellow at Peninsula Medical School |
| 1035-1115 | Respiratory services – crossing the boundaries between primary and secondary care Our speaker has a wealth of experience in planning and commissioning respiratory services. Get an insider’s view of the commissioning process and learn how to make sure your patients get the services they need. Ms Sian Williams Project Manager, IMPRESS, IMProving and Integrating RESpiratory Services in the NHS (www.impressresp.com), a collaboration between the British Thoracic Society (BTS) and General Practice Airways Group (GPIAG) |
| 1115-1145 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1145-1225 | Haemoptysis “I’m coughing up blood, doctor” is a common presentation of a wide variety of respiratory and other problems. This session will use case based examples to illustrate how you should investigate haemoptysis without missing the red flag symptoms of tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, and lung cancer. Dr Hilary Pinnock GP Principal in General Practice, Whitstable, Kent, and Senior Clinical Research Fellow, Centre for Population Health Sciences: GP Section, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh |
| 1225-1325 | LUNCH |
| 1325-1330 | Introduction by the Chair for the afternoon sessions Dr Hilary Pinnock GP Principal in General Practice, Whitstable, Kent, and Senior Clinical Research Fellow, Centre for Population Health Sciences: GP Section, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh |
| 1330-1415 | Sponsored symposium supported by Pfizer & Boehringer Ingelheim  New insights from UPLIFT - the long term management of COPD This symposium will look at the most recent guidelines, strategies and studies and ask where they will take us. Dr Stephen Gaduzo GP with a special interest in respiratory medicine, Cheadle, Stockport |
| 1415-1535 | Asthma – monitoring and management This session will explore current controversies in asthma, including:
Dr Kevin Gruffydd-Jones GP Principal, Box, Wiltshire, and Honorary Research Lecturer, University of Bath and University of Aberdeen |
| 1535-1605 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1610-1650 | Chest infections - when to treat, when to refer Our expert speaker will discuss the latest ideas for treating respiratory infections and when to refer patients with hard-to-shift respiratory conditions. The session will include:
Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine, Borders General Hospital, Melrose |
| 1650-1700 | SUMMARY AND CLOSING REMARKS |
PROGRAMME SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ALL CONTENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE EDITOR
