Intravenous Induction Agents (anaesthesia)
Sue Hill
This session introduces the novice anaesthetist to three of the commonly used intravenous induction agents: propofol, thiopental and etomidate.
Inhalational Anaesthetic Agents
Tom Peck
This session introduces the pharmacology of two commonly used volatile agents and nitrous oxide. The key concepts of minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) and the blood:gas solubility coefficient are discussed.
Gases and Vapours (anaesthesia)
William Boaden
This session provides an outline of the gas laws that govern the behaviour of gases found in anaesthesia.
General Preoperative Measures (anaesthesia)
Kath Jenkins
This session explores the preoperative issues of (1) Restriction of oral food and fluid prior to anaesthesia and (2) Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, to increase patient safety and decrease perioperative morbidity.
Introduction to Principles of Advance Care Planning
Sheila Joseph
0.50 Hours
This session provides an introduction to advance care planning within the context of end of life care. This session was reviewed by Christina Faull and last updated in November 2014.
Investigation and Management of Acute Confusion
Patrick Sutton
0.50 Hours
This session focuses on the recognition, investigation and management of delirium. It also identifies common illnesses that might be confused with delirium and highlights prevention techniques.
Clinical Findings Associated with Spinal Cord Compression
Imtiaz Shah
0.25 Hours
This session discusses the clinical findings associated with spinal cord compression.
Management of Nausea and Vomiting in Palliative Care
Saskie Dorman
This session provides a framework for the drug and non-drug management of nausea and vomiting in end of life care. This session was reviewed by Saskie Dorman and Christina Faull and last updated in June 2015.
Management of Sore Mouth and Other Oral Problems vin Palliative Care
Sim Lan Koon and Jason Ward
Oral problems can impact greatly on the quality of life of patients receiving end of life care. This session provides a framework for the assessment and management of a sore mouth and other oral problems. This session was reviewed by Jason Ward, Sim Koon and Christina Faull and last updated in January 2015.
Goodpasture's Disease Signs and Symptoms
Prina Ruparelia
0.25 Hours
This session will discuss the symptoms and signs of Goodpasture’s disease.
Management of Chronic Kidney Disease
Colin Jones
0.50 Hours
This session describes the causes and metabolic complications of chronic kidney disease.
Investigation and Management of Acute Kidney Injury
Helen Ford
This session considers the definition, assessment, investigation and management of acute kidney injury (AKI). The principles of fluid and drug prescribing are discussed.
Interstitial Lung Disease and the Acute Medical Take
Melissa Heightman
0.25 Hours
This session outlines a variety of ways in which interstitial lung disease (ILD) may present on the acute medical take.
Drug-induced Cough and Bronchospasm
Salman Haider
0.25 Hours
This session reviews the possible presentations of drug-induced cough and its causes.
Investigation and Management of Paracetamol Overdose
Louise Ma
0.50 Hours
This session considers the basic pathophysiology underlying paracetamol overdoses. It then discusses appropriate investigation and management of the clinical problem.
Models of the Consultation
Roger Neighbour
0.50 Hours
This session describes various models of the general practice consultation, and details how to use each one. The session is intended to be a basis for the subsequent GP consultation sessions.
Gathering Information
Connie Wiskin
This session considers what is required to gather good quality, relevant information during the consultation.
Back Pain with Red Flags
Jon Greenwell GP with Special Interest in musculoskeletal disorders
0.50 Hours
This session discusses the common causes of serious pathology in back pain and the red flags that patients present with that would increase your clinical suspicion. Common signs and symptoms are presented.
Domestic Violence
Satpal Shekhawat General Practitioner
0.50 Hours
This session will guide you through a consultation where you will manage a patient with signs of domestic violence.
Effective Communication with People Who Have Learning Disabilities
Jo Corbett
0.50 Hours
The session aims to provide a range of information and ideas that can be used to improve communication when consulting with people who have learning disabilities.
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Overview
Alison Swain
0.50 Hours
This session addresses the long-acting reversible methods of contraception, including their effectiveness, thus ensuring knowledge of how to access these methods of contraception for our patients.
Level 2 Part C - Record in Secondary Care
Andrea Goddard
0.50 Hours
This session will help clinical staff who have some degree of contact with children and young people and/or parents/carers to know how to record concerns that a child is, or might be being maltreated. It is important to note that throughout the session, the terms ‘child’ and ‘children’ mean anyone younger than 18 years old.
Level 2 - Part B - Response in Primary Care
Andrea Goddard Consultant Paediatrician
0.50 Hours
This session will help clinical and non-clinical staff in primary care who have regular contact with parents, children and young people to know how to respond when they have concerns that a child is being abused.
Introduction to Patient Safety in Primary Care - A GP's Story
Aneez Esmail Professor of General Practice, University of Manchester
0.50 Hours
This session illustrates a real GPs understanding of what patient safety means in primary care. This session was reviewed by Sally Higginbottom and last updated in November 2014.
Endocrine Problems in Primary Care - An Overview
Berenice Lopez Specialist Registrar, North Bristol
0.25 Hours
This session considers three important abnormalities of the endocrine system and how they might present in primary care.