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0.25 Hours
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Disease Notification
Veena Rodrigues
0.5 Hours
This session explores the rationale for notification and surveillance of infectious diseases. It outlines the importance of notification of certain infectious diseases and describes the implications for clinical practice.
Limb Pain and Swelling
Francesca Neuberger
0.5 Hours
This session addresses the causes of swollen, painful limbs, with a particular focus on deep vein thrombosis. The assessment, investigations and management of deep vein thrombosis will be covered.
Management of Low Sodium
Lorna Barton
0.5 Hours
This session revises the basic physiology of water and sodium regulation, and demonstrates a structured approach to the assessment and management of patients with hyponatraemia.
Medical Disorders Complicating Pregnancy
Charlotte Frise
0.5 Hours
This session covers the more common problems that are seen in pregnancy, namely hypertensive disorders and diabetes mellitus, as well as the differential diagnosis and management of a variety of common presentations. Pregnancy specific disorders which feature in the differential diagnosis of these presentations are also describe....
New Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Management
Santino Capocci
0.5 Hours
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.
Interpreting Family Histories and Identifying Patients Part 3: Chromosome Anomalies
Peter Farndon
0.5 Hours
This session is one of three sessions that consider the main classes of genetic conditions. Here we cover chromosome anomalies.
Dizziness and Imbalance in Primary Care
Linda Luxon
0.5 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.
Managing the Major Incident
Dr Jonathan Leach
0.5 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....
Examination of a 40-year-old with Mechanical Back Pain
Judith Rees
0.5 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.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Julie Ayres
0.5 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.
Managing the Menopause
Julie Ayres
0.5 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.
Gynaecological Cancers
Clare Etherington
0.5 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....
Back Pain which is not Better at 6 Weeks
Jon Greenwell GP with Special Interest in musculoskeletal disorders
0.5 Hours
This session discusses the management of back pain lasting longer than 6 weeks. It examines factors which may lead to chronic back pain and the differences between mechanical pain and pain due to nerve root compression.
Level 1 - Safeguarding for All Staff Working in a Healthcare Setting
Andrea Goddard Consultant Paediatrician
0.5 Hours
This session is for ALL staff working in a healthcare setting - whether clinical (face to face contact with patients) OR non-clinical: e.g. reception, administrative, catering, transport and maintenance staff. It is basic safeguarding training. All staff who come into contact with children (whether clinical or not) and ALL clini....
Level 2 Part B - Response in Primary Care
Andrea Goddard Consultant Paediatrician
0.5 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.
Head Injuries: Assessment and Management in Primary Care
Alastair Moss Core Medical Trainee, Peninsula Deanery
0.5 Hours
This is a case-based learning session on managing minor head injuries in general practice. This session was reviewed by Matthew Castleden and last updated on 24/04/13.
Examination of A 40-Year-Old Woman With Palpitations
Barbara Noble GP, Wolverhampton
0.5 Hours
This session uses a video clip to demonstrate how to perform a focused, problem-based physical examination on a patient presenting with palpitations in primary care.
Obesity Prevention in Children
Candida Hunt Programme Director for HENRY
0.5 Hours
This session examines the key lifestyle areas that are important when tackling obesity prevention, and considers the importance of motivation, parenting skills and practitioner qualities when working with families This session was reviewed by Lucy Pylypiw and updated in February 2017.
Disorders of Refraction
Stella Hornby Module Editor - Eye Problems
0.25 Hours
This session will provide users with knowledge about types of refractive error, contact lenses and their complications and principles of refractive surgery. An explanation of optometry referral letters is also described. This session was reviewed by Sally Higginbottom and last updated in February 2015.
Management Strategies for Eating Disorders
Dasha Nicholls & Tony Jaffa Consultants in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
0.5 Hours
This session will cover the principles of treating an adolescent with an eating disorder, including some of the physical and legal considerations. This session was reviewed by Louise Lam and updated in March 2017.
Human Factors in Practice
Jane Carthey Patient Safety and Human Factors Specialist and Christine Johnson General Practitione
0.5 Hours
This session demonstrates how human cognitive limitations can affect diagnostic ability. It applies examples from the e-learning session 'Human Factors and Patient Safety in Primary Care' to a GP consultation. This session was reviewed by Sally Higginbottom and last updated in January 2015.
HIV Indicator Conditions
Philippa Matthews
0.5 Hours
This session describes indicator conditions for advanced immunosuppression, and emphasises how these conditions may alert the GP to undiagnosed HIV infection.