Programme

 

Please be aware that the programme listed below is subject to change and is not in order of appearance.

 
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Day 1 - 5th September 2024

Illness Day

0830-0855 Registration

0900-0910 welcome - Conference Director

 
 

DVT Management

Do you need a Wells score? Is a D-dimer conclusive? Where do you send the patient - Medics? SDEC? Our speaker will cover the assessment and management of suspected lower limb DVT.

eye emergencies

This session aims to provide clinicians with a thorough understanding of common non-traumatic eye conditions which should not be missed.

cough masterclass

Our respiratory specialist will take you through how to manage this most common of presentations. From what to ask, what and when to prescribe, when to refer for imaging and when be concerned.

Cancer recognition

Early detection of cancer significantly improves patient outcomes, yet the diversity of cancer types and their evolving clinical presentations pose challenges for timely diagnosis. Through interactive case discussions, our expert will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective cancer red flag recognition.

UTI - Are we doing it right?

One of the most common causes of urgent care presentation, recurrent, resistant and complicated UTIs continue to pose challenges for patients and clinicians. Our guide to assessment, treatment and referral will help you see these infections in a new light.

emergency contraception

Emergency contraception plays a crucial role in preventing unintended pregnancies following unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure. This session features comprehensive insights into the use, efficacy, safety, and patient counselling considerations surrounding emergency contraception methods.

paediatric illness

Assessment of the unwell child - all the tips and tricks from our expert Paediatric ACP.

1730 - Close

1730 - 1900 NETWORKING EVENT

 
 
 

Day 2 - 6th September 2024

Injury Day

0830-0855 registration

0900-0910 Welcome - Conference Director

Hand injuries

This interactive x-ray interpretation session will explore a variety of bony hand injuries.

burns - what’s new?

With more dressings than ever to chose from, burns management can feel overwhelming. This session will go through managing a variety of burns and which dressings to use at which stage.

paediatric Injuries

Session details to be confirmed! Check back later.

knee injuries

The body part that keeps challenging practitioners new and old. Including a template guide for knee assessment, our orthopaedic specialist will revisit knee injuries to update best practice and top tips.

moral injury

A vital subject for all healthcare practitioners in today’s work climate. We look closely at moral injury (otherwise known as burnout) - recognition of warning signs and how to manage in a workplace and personal context.

head injuries

‘Am I OK to play next week’s match?’ Through the use of case studies, this session will explore how to assess a head injury, including when to watch, when to scan and how to discharge safely.

managing bites

Insect, Human, Animal… complications, prescribing, follow up, referral. Get your teeth into this session!

1700 - Close

Programme subject to change at short notice

sessions are not necessarily listed in order of appearance