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Dermatology from the Waist Down

Online Teams

Guest Speaker - Dr Stephanie Gallard, Dermatology GPSI for the Liverpool ICATS.  Following on from the 10 Commandments of Dermatology, Dr Stephanie Gallard will be presenting Dermatology from the Waist Down on Thursday 20th May at 7.00pm via Teams. This hour-long presentation is aimed at Health Care professionals working in both the Primary & Secondary […]

How smart is MART?

Online via zoom

Can maintenance and reliever therapy really work in asthma? Guest Speaker - Beverly Bostock RGN MSc MA QN, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Independent Training Consultant, Editor in Chief - Practice Nurse Journal   Always well received, we are delighted to welcome back Beverley Bostock who will be presenting How smart is MART, questioning if maintenance and […]

The 4 Common Causes of The Red Face

Online Zoom

Guest Speaker: Dr Stephanie Gallard Dr Stephanie Gallard is a GPwSI in Dermatology and a non-consultant member of the British Association of Dermatologists, and finds dermatology absolutely fascinating.  She is also a registered pharmacist who remains on the register, which is incredibly useful and a very rare combination to find. She is an excellent and entertaining speaker […]

Running a Menopause Service

Online via zoom

Guest Speaker: Eileen Munson   Focusing appropriate primary care management and the running of a Menopause Service   This event is aimed at Healthcare professionals working in the Primary Care setting. It is FREE to attend thanks to the support of representatives from the pharmaceutical industry in line with the ABPI. Certificates of attendance will […]

Dyslipidaemia – Beyond Statin Intolerance

Online Zoom

With Guest Speaker Dr Yee Ping Teo Lipids in a nutshell Current lipid lowering drugs Statin Intolerance – what to do Newer agents including Bempedoic Acid and PCSK9 inhibitors   Cost: This meeting is FREE to attend thanks to the support of representatives from the pharmaceutical industry in line with the ABPI. Certificates of attendance […]

Diabetes – The Big Q&A

Online via zoom

Gill Pulford DSN opens the door to the Diabetes Big Q&A. The first in a series of virtual sessions focusing on Diabetes in Primary Care Discussion points will include Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Diabetes Patient Programmes and Support Resources   This webinar is for Healthcare Professionals working in and supporting Primary Care   […]

The normal 12-led ECG

Online via zoom

An ECG (electrocardiogram) is a recording of the electrical activity within the heart muscle. It is the most commonly performed cardiac test. Practice in 12-lead ECG recording varies across the Health Service predominantly due to variations in training, personal experience and preferences as well as resources. This short workshop will help you to identify the appearances of […]

Diabetes – The Big Q&A-New NICE Guidelines for Type 2 Adult Diabetes Patients

Online Zoom

Gill Pulford DSN opens the door to the Diabetes Big Q&A on Tuesday 8th March @ 7pm-8.30-pm With the publication of the new NICE Guidelines on 15th February for Type 2 Adult Patients, Gill will be focusing on the guidelines and what they mean to you in Primary care This webinar is for Healthcare Professionals […]

The ECG in acute coronary syndrome

Online Zoom

Acute myocardial infarction occurs when there is acute occlusion of a coronary artery by thrombus, usually at the site of a ruptured atheromatous plaque. This webinar will help you recognize acute coronary syndrome in patients that present with chest pain.   Coronary Heart Disease. Epidemiology and pathophysiology of atherosclerotic plaque formation.   The 12-lead ECG […]

Diabetes – The Big Q&A-New NICE Guidelines for Type 2 Adult Diabetes Patients

Online Zoom

Gill Pulford DSN opens the door to the Diabetes Big Q&A on Saturday 19th March @ 10am-11.30am   With the publication of the new NICE Guidelines on 15th February for Type 2 Adult Patients, Gill will be focusing on the guidelines and what they mean to you in Primary Care.   This webinar is for […]

Combined Hormonal Contraception

Online Zoom

As part of the ongoing Sexual Health & Menopause programme of webinars, Dr Nicola Mullin will be presenting a session on Combined Hormonal Contraception.   This session is free to attend and is for Healthcare Professionals working in Primary Care.   To book your place please complete and submit the booking form via this link […]

Occlusive MI (OMI) ECG patterns without ST elevation.

Online Zoom

Around 1 in 4 patients with an acutely occluded coronary artery will not present with the classical ST elevation changes (STEMI), usually seen. Rather, their ECG will display an Occlusive Myocardial Infarction (OMI) pattern that may not be recognised by interpretative ECG software and/or healthcare professionals not experienced in cardiology. This webinar will help you […]

Diabetes – The Big Q&A Focusing on SGLT2 and Heart Failure

Online Zoom

Gill Pulford, Diabetes Specialist Nurse continues the Diabetes Big Q&A series of webinars, this month focusing on SGLT2. Originally for use in diabetes only, SGLT2 now give you more choice when treating your patients due to the cardiac and renal benefits SGLT2 in Diabetes - Overview Diabetes comorbidities including heart failure · Cheryl Williams is […]

Recognizing Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and embolic stroke risk assessment

Online Zoom

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the commonest cardiac arrhythmia and is particularly prevalent in the elderly population. It carries a five-fold increased risk of embolic stroke. This webinar will help you recognize AF clinically, including the ECG appearances, and undertake stroke risk assessment on affected patients.   Speaker: Charlie Bloe    Epidemiology of AF. Pathophysiology of […]

Spirometry Update: Back to Basics

Online via zoom

Delivered by Karen Frankland Understand the importance of accurate and reproducible spirometry results Understand the measurements obtained Have an awareness of the recommendations and guidelines for quality assured spirometry Understand the interpretation of normal, obstructive and restrictive patterns Review the use of spirometry in asthma and COPD Review the recommendations for restarting spirometry testing To […]

Diagnosis and classification of Myocardial Infarction

Online via zoom

So, what is a heart attack? Over the years, several different definitions of Myocardial Infarction have been used, leading to controversy and confusion. The never-ending jargon of STEMI and non-STEMI, anterior and inferior MI, type 1 and type 2 MI may have left you similarly confused. This webinar will take you through the classification of […]

Menopause

Online via zoom

Nurse Specialist Eileen Munson continues her series of presentations  supporting Primary Care in "Running a Menopause Service" Focusing on primary care management and running a menopause service This event is aimed at Healthcare professionals working in the Primary Care setting. It is FREE to attend. Book your place now click here  Certificates of attendance will […]

Lipid Update – Current and new treatments in the field of Dyslipidaemia

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Guest Speaker Dr Yee Ping Teoh - Consultant Chemical Pathologist and Clinical Lead for Biochemistry at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital, North Wales will deliver:   Current and new treatments in the field of Dyslipidaemia. Current and newer NICE approved treatments   This session is free to attend and is for Healthcare Professionals working in Primary […]

A Return to Travel Health

Online via zoom

Guest Speaker Yvonne Gibney MFTM, RCPS (Glasg) - Travel Health Nurse Specialist will deliver an update and overview on current travel health advice and vaccinations post the Covid pandemic. Each participant will receive a list of useful resources to support the content of the session and for use in practice. This session is free to […]