Impact of Discrimination on Health Status
Polly Wright and Catherine Meads
This session is designed to explore the ways in which Primary Care can present a service that may be off putting to people and which may result in discrimination.
Interpreting Family Histories and Identifying Patients Part 3: Chromosome Anomalies
Peter Farndon
0.50 Hours
This session is one of three sessions that consider the main classes of genetic conditions. Here we cover chromosome anomalies.
Managing the Major Incident
Dr Jonathan Leach
0.50 Hours
This session considers the immediate actions required at a major incident. It will outline the recommended algorithm to be used to call for assistance and the initial type of triage required at a major incident. It assumes your usual role is that of a primary care practitioner. This session was reviewed by Matthew Castleden and....
Dizziness and Imbalance in Primary Care
Linda Luxon
0.50 Hours
This session should explain the mechanisms underlying dizziness, vertigo and imbalance. The symptoms and signs associated with these common disorders together with their management will be outlined.
Balints Ideas
John Salinsky
This session introduces Michael Balint, outlines his principal ideas and describes his innovative use of the case discussion group to help doctors understand the doctor-patient relationship.
Managing the Menopause
Julie Ayres
0.50 Hours
This session will consider the various management options available to women in managing their menopause and associated symptoms, to facilitate informed decision-making using a holistic approach.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Julie Ayres
0.50 Hours
This session will provide learners with an understanding of the different types of HRT available for women experiencing menopausal symptoms, alongside guidance for HRT counselling and prescribing.
Gynaecological Cancers
Clare Etherington
0.50 Hours
This session covers the most common gynaecological cancers and malignancies including cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and endometrial carcinoma. Causes of vaginal bleeding are also considered. The screening strategies for and management of women with gynaecological cancers is discussed. This session was last reviewed by Emma Nas....
Examination of a 40-year-old with Mechanical Back Pain
Judith Rees
0.50 Hours
This session uses a video clip to demonstrate how to carry out a focused, problem-based physical examination on a patient presenting with acute mechanical back pain in primary care.
Meeting the Health Needs of the School Age Child
Jane Wright
0.50 Hours
This session will explore the key messages about public health in the context of school health and new models of service delivery. In particular, it will focus on the World Health Organization´s definitions of public health and the study on Health Behaviours in School-aged Children (HSBC).
Managing Death Rattle in Palliative Care
Richard Hillier
This session looks at death rattle; what causes it, how to treat the symptoms, as well as an integrated approach to managing patients with death rattle and its impact on those close to them. This session was reviewed by Richard Hillier and Christina Faull and last updated in December 2014.
General Principles of Reporting Contrast Studies - Radiology
Ruth Taylor
0.50 Hours
This session will provide practical tips and advice on providing clear and concise interpretations of gastro-intestinal (GI) and genito-urinary (GU) images.
Image Interpretation - GI and GU: Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC)
Liam Gale
0.50 Hours
This session considers the role of computed tomography colonography (CTC) in the imaging of the colon. Tips on equipment use, technique and reporting will be offered.
Image Interpretation – GI and GU Imaging: Computed Tomography Urography
Jane Belfield
0.50 Hours
Computed tomography (CT) urography is now one of the first-line investigations in patients with haematuria. This session describes how CT urography can be performed. The indications and the appearance of some common pathologies that may be encountered will also be discussed.
Image Interpretation - Cardiac Imaging: Interventional Cardiac Procedures
Rob Meertens
0.50 Hours
This session is an introduction to common procedures undertaken in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory including pacemaker insertion and electrophysiology studies.
Image Interpretation - Neurointervention: Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
Nicola Hind
0.50 Hours
This session describes subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) including presentation, diagnosis, causes and treatment options. Also discussed are the common complications relating to both the haemorrhage and the treatment, and expectations for the recovery period.
Image Interpretation - CT Anatomy: Chest
Dorothy Keane
0.50 Hours
This session looks at the anatomy of the chest on a series of computed tomography (CT) images. It will cover the bony and soft tissue using stacked axial images as you would view in a clinical setting. There are opportunities to assess your learning throughout the session.
Image Interpretation - CT Anatomy: Pelvis, Hip and Knee
Dorothy Keane
0.50 Hours
This session looks at the anatomy of the bony pelvis, hip and knee on a series of axial, coronal and sagittal computed tomography (CT) images. There are opportunities to assess your learning throughout the session.
Image Interpretation - CT Anatomy: Shoulder and Elbow
Julie Howson
0.50 Hours
This session looks at the bony anatomy of the shoulder and elbow on a series of axial, coronal and sagittal computed tomography (CT) images. There are opportunities to assess your learning throughout the session.
Image Interpretation - CT Anatomy: Wrist
Dorothy Keane
0.50 Hours
This session looks at the anatomy of the bony wrist on a series of axial, coronal and sagittal computed tomography (CT) images. There are opportunities to assess your learning at the end of the session.
Needle Stick (Sharps) Injuries - Anesthesiology
Andrew Ferguson
0.50 Hours
This session will provide you with the tools you need to understand the risks associated with needle stick and other sharps injuries and the action you need to take to prevent these injuries or deal with them if they happen. We will review the settings in which these injuries most often occur, the prevalence of the common blood-....
Heart Failure - Anesthesiology
Natalie Forshaw and Nick Fletcher
0.50 Hours
This session describes the various aetiologies, pathophysiology, clinical features and management of heart failure in the critical care setting.
Image Interpretation - Gynaecological Ultrasound: The Uterus
Vivien Gibbs
0.50 Hours
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: Postmenopausal Pelvis
Hazel Edwards
0.50 Hours
This session considers the sonographic appearance of the postmenopausal pelvis. 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 - Abdominal Ultrasound: Pancreas - Session 2
Zahir Amin and Doug Pendsé
0.50 Hours
This session reviews ultrasound of the pancreas. It will include an overview of common pathologies. Tips on technique and report writing will be offered.