Practical Approaches to Transition
Janet McDonagh, Anita Morgan and Marcelle Sousa
0.5 Hours
This session considers the practical aspects of timing and planning of transition and transfer for young people with long term conditions and/or disabilities.
Sexual Problems: Part 2
Karl Hollows and Shalini Andrews
This session will discuss the links between sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexual problems before focusing on some basic aspects of management of patients with these issues.
Introduction to Community Eye Health
Andy Cassels-Brown
This session describes the need for ophthalmic public health and introduces the sessions in the Community Ophthalmology module.
Image Interpretation - Gynaecological Ultrasound: The Uterus
Vivien Gibbs
This session considers the sonographic appearance of the adult premenopausal uterus. It will include an overview of normal appearances and common pathology, and discuss common pitfalls to avoid. Tips on reporting will be offered.
Image Interpretation - Gynaecological Ultrasound: Infertility
Angela Clough
This session considers the role of ultrasound in the assessment and treatment of infertility. It reviews common pathology and imaging techniques, including the role of contrast and 3D ultrasound. Diagnostic pitfalls and reporting will be discussed.
Patterns of Atelectasis and Collapse
Erica Thwaite
This session looks at the different types of atelectasis and their common causes. The typical appearance of each type of atelectasis is shown on the chest radiograph (CXR) and computed tomography (CT).
New Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Management
Santino Capocci
This session discusses the investigation and initial management of patients with suspected lung cancer, either in clinic or as in-patients, covering the important questions in the history, salient examination points and investigations before a multidisciplinary team discussion.
Secondary Endocrine Causes Of Hypertension
Louise Newson
This session gives an overview of the secondary causes of hypertension. It discusses some of the causes in more detail and gives recommendations on when to refer patients with hypertension to secondary care. This session was reviewed by Khyati Bakhai and last updated in March 2020.
The Role of the Professional Nurse Advocate
Emma Wadey, Sarah Legood
This session will explain the role and function of a professional nurse advocate (PNA) and how the role facilitates the 4 functions of the Advocating for Education and Quality Improvement (A-EQUIP) model. This elearning session is suitable for: - any healthcare professional who wishes to know who and what a PNA is - nurses....
The Advocating and Educating for Quality Improvement (A-EQUIP) Model
Clare Capito and Emma Wadey
The A-EQUIP framework is deployed by the Professional Midwife Advocate (PMA) and more recently by the Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) roles. This elearning resource explores the A-EQUIP model from a conceptual and practical perspective, and also demonstrates how it can support a midwife or nurse in practice. There is an....
Elbow Pain
Satpal Shekhawat
This session provides essential information on the common causes of pain in the elbow, their associated diagnoses and recommended treatment, as well as an overview of elbow anatomy. This session was reviewed by Khyati Bakhai and last updated in January 2022.
Analysis of survival for patients in relation to central venous catheter and nosocomial blood stream infections: A case study of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Francis Maina Kiroro,Majid Twahir
Central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is a type of infection that affects patients who utilize central venous catheter (CVC) during their hospitalization. CVC refers to any central venous access device inserted into the internal jugular, subclavian or femoral vein that terminates in the inferior vena cava or rig....
Case Report: Cerebral venous thrombosis revealing celiac disease
Romdhane Wiem,Arfa Sondess,Chelly Jihene,Jomaa Olfa,Hammami Sonia,Hmida Karima,El Arbi Fatma,Berriche Olfa
Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune enteropathy resulting from intolerance of an individual genetically predisposed to gluten. It affects 0.6–1.0% of the world population.. Among the hematologic abnormalities, venous thromboembolic disease (VTE) has been reported in the literature, with a 25% higher risk in patients with CD com....
Anatomy of the Heart and Major Vessels
Isabeau Walker
This session covers the anatomy of the heart, including the pericardium, valves, conduction system, and coronary blood supply, as well as the vessels commonly used for central venous or arterial cannulation.
CKD - The Patient with Diabetic Nephropathy
Chee Kay Cheung
This session explains why chronic kidney disease progresses and what treatment options are available to slow progression. It will also deal with diagnosing and managing diabetic nephropathy, and when to refer patients to the renal service.
CKD - Hypertension in CKD
Peter Topham
This session will explain how to evaluate and manage patients with hypertension associated with chronic kidney disease.
The Epidemiology of STIs and HIV in the UK and Internationally
Stephanie Migchelsen, Tika Ram, Ian Simms, Gwenda Hughes
This session covers the epidemiology of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United Kingdom.
Care of the Collapsed Pregnant Patient
NHS
This session looks at the causes, investigation and management of maternal collapse.
Heart Valve Disease - Treatment and Follow up
Dr Norman Briffa
Welcome to this session on the treatment and follow-up of heart valve disease (HVD). This session aims to explain: 1. indications for intervention in patients with HVD (aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation) 2. which therapeutic options are available 3. the risks and benefits of different treatments, which patients ne....
Heart Valve Disease - Introduction
Dr Dominik Schlosshan
This session covers the epidemiology of heart valve disease.
Assessment of Benign Soft Tissue Lesions of the Oral Cavity
Maria Devine, Tara Renton
0.5 Hours
The aim of this session is to enable the practitioner to assess and diagnose benign soft tissue lesions of the oral cavity.
Pharmacogenomics Within the EHR
Jon W. McKeeby, DSC and Jharana J. Patel, PharmD, MBA
1 Hours
The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (NIH CC) is the largest research hospital in the United States. Patient safety and clinical quality is a major goal of the hospital. To this end, we implemented a pharmacogenomics program within the NIH CC Electronic Health Record. The program currently consists of genotyping fo....
Care of patients undergoing day case inguinal hernia repair
Clare Bridgett Hammond
1 Hours
Inguinal hernia repair is a common operation often performed as a day case procedure. Day surgery is popular with patients and offers many benefits. This learning module outlines the most common forms of hernia repair and discusses the need for general or local anaesthesia. Basic principles of day surgery management, including p....