0.5 Hours
This session will discuss the role of ultrasound in the assessment of the placenta and cervix during pregnancy.
0.5 Hours
Chest radiographs are performed not only for diagnostic reasons to look for abnormalities in the lungs, soft tissues and bones, but also to check the position of various invasive lines and tubes. This session will discuss and compare the normal and abnormal positions of several examples of lines, tubes and instruments.
0.5 Hours
This session is a brief overview of the common tumours that affect the paediatric thorax.
0.5 Hours
This session considers the sonographic appearances of multiple pregnancy. It will include an overview of normal appearances, determining amnionicity and chorionicity and common pathology. It will also discuss common pitfalls to avoid. Tips on reporting will be offered.
0.5 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.
0.5 Hours
This session will provide practical tips and advice on providing clear and concise interpretations of gastro-intestinal (GI) and genito-urinary (GU) images.
0.5 Hours
This session is an introduction to common procedures undertaken in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory including pacemaker insertion and electrophysiology studies.
0.5 Hours
This session will look at common pathologies in the elbow which can be identified on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Pathology will be illustrated using MRI examples.
0.5 Hours
This session will review the procedures where ultrasound is used to guide intervention for both treatment and diagnostic purposes. It will discuss in greater detail two of the more commonly performed procedures (amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling). The reasons for performing these procedures will be explored, together w....
0.5 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.
0.5 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.
0.5 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.
0.5 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.
0.5 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.
0.5 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.
0.50 Hours
This session provides an overview of intrathecal drug delivery (ITDD) for the management of cancer pain. It aims to enhance the understanding of which patients may benefit from this approach and the principles which govern the safe use of ITDD systems.
0.5 Hours
This session considers the value that evidence-based practice brings to GPs and their patients. You will learn some of the basic skills needed. This session was reviewed by Sally Higginbottom and last updated in March 2015.
0.5 Hours
This session is designed to give an overview of the intrauterine methods, their effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages. This session is aimed at those who already have a basic knowledge of the methods.
0.5 Hours
This session examines how to facilitate a woman's choice of intrauterine method through the use of self assessment questions. Three case histories are used to illustrate this.
0.5 Hours
This session will describe the initial management of women with impalpable implants, including a case scenario.
0.5 Hours
This session aims to explain what medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are and how best to help patients who suffer from them. It describes how to assess patients holistically, how to effectively communicate with patients about their symptoms and how to help them feel empowered to self-manage their symptoms as much as possible.....
0.5 Hours
This session considers the basic biochemistry underlying metabolic acidosis, respiratory compensation and the causes of both raised and normal anion gap metabolic acidoses.
0.5 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).
0.5 Hours
This session describes the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of herpes simplex encephalitis.
0.75 Hours
This session covers the investigation and management of delirium precipitated by urinary tract infection (UTI), including risk factors and specialist clinical assessment.