Anatomy of the Shoulder and Humerus (Paediatric) - Radiology
Joanne Hargreaves
0.5 Hours
This session will focus on the anatomy and bone development of the shoulder and humerus.
Anatomy of the Elbow (Paediatric) - Radiology
Nick Woznitza
0.5 Hours
This session will focus on the anatomy and bone development of the elbow.
Anatomy of the Calcaneum (Adult) - Radiology
Kevin Harvell and Kathy Dewar
0.5 Hours
This session will look at the anatomy of the calcaneum.
Acute Compartment Syndrome in the Lower Limb
Mai Rostom
0.5 Hours
This session will describe how to recognise acute compartment syndrome in the lower limb. Later sections will offer guidance on how to perform a fasciotomy and manage the complications associated with compartment syndrome.
Pierre Robin Sequence
Muhammad Asim Bashir
0.5 Hours
This session will describe the anatomical anomalies associated with Pierre Robin sequence and offer guidance on the non-surgical and surgical management of patients with this condition.
Anatomy of the Breast
Malik Fleet and Ash Mosahebi
0.5 Hours
This session will describe the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the breast (including blood and nerve supply) and the lymphatic drainage of the breast.
Reconstruction of the Burned Neck
Rachel Howes and Mansoor Khan
0.5 Hours
This session will offer guidance on how to assess burn scars of the neck. Later sections will explore the surgical techniques that can be used to correct burn scars on the neck and investigate the risks and benefits associated with each technique.
Referral Criteria for Patients with Burns
Anna Allan and Abid Rashid
0.5 Hours
This session will identify the criteria that represent additional risk factors for patients with burns and consider the benefits of referring such patients for treatment in a specialist centre.
Data Collection in Burns
Saikat Ray and Nora Nugent
0.5 Hours
This session will explain why data collection is important in burns and identify the types of data that should be collected. Later sections will explain the role of national databases, e.g. UK NBID.
Anaemia - Anesthesiology
Julian Dimech and Gareth Kessell
0.5 Hours
This session will review the definition and classification of anaemia. It will also review symptoms, signs and investigations used in the management of anaemic patients and conclude with a section on the risks of anaesthetizing anaemic patients.
Calculations, Corrections and Maintenance - 1 - Anesthesiology
Mary Cunliffe
0.5 Hours
Part 1 of this session discusses normal body fluid composition and how this changes with age and normal maintenance fluid requirements. It also looks at the diagnosis and correction of fluid deficits. Part 2 of the session looks at the diagnosis and correction of common electrolyte abnormalities.
Chronic Post-surgical Pain
Jane Quinlan
0.5 Hours
This session describes the incidence of chronic pain after various types of surgery, the possible patient-related and procedure-related risk factors for the development of chronic post-surgical pain and suggested interventions to prevent the transition from acute to chronic pain.
Difficulties of Treating Interstitial Lung Disease
Melissa Heightman
0.25 Hours
This session looks at interstitial lung disease (ILD), with an emphasis on those types that can present acutely. It identifies treatments with some evidence of benefit.
ACP and Different Illness Trajectories
Maureen Field
0.5 Hours
This session provides an overview of the concept of illness trajectories and its influence on the advance care planning (ACP) process in end of life care. This session was reviewed by Fiona Rawlinson and Richard Kitchen and last updated in October 2017.
Bereavement Assessment and Support
Linda Rendle
0.5 Hours
Bereavement and grief are highly individual and complex experiences. This session looks at factors that may affect (or influence) the experience of grief and bereavement. This session was reviewed by Linda Rendle and Christina Faull and last updated in February 2015.
Communicating with Non-English Speaking Patients Approaching the End of their Life
Anjali Mullick, Russell Ogston, Farida Malik
0.25 Hours
This session examines how to effectively communicate with non-English speaking patients approaching the end of life. This session was reviewed by Anjali Mullick and Christina Faull and last updated in June 2017.
Challenging Communication With Colleagues
Pauline Dand
0.25 Hours
This session examines the reasons why challenging communication with colleagues takes place, especially when dealing with patients approaching the end of their lives, and the most effective approaches to handling these situations. This session was reviewed by Pauline Dand and Christina Faull and last updated in June 2015.
Assessment of Carers’ Needs
Sim Lan Koon
0.5 Hours
This session outlines the areas that should be considered in a holistic assessment of carers' needs and highlights the risk factors that can impact on a carer's experience of death and bereavement. This session was reviewed by Sim Koon and Christina Faull and last updated in January 2016.
Case Study: Dementia
Victor Pace
0.5 Hours
This session explores the problems that someone suffering from advanced dementia can have, and outlines carers' issues. Using a case study, it gives suggestions about how care can be delivered. This session was reviewed by Victor Pace and Christina Faull and last updated in March 2017.
Communication Skills for FGM Consultations
John Spicer and Obi Amadi
0.25 Hours
This session considers the communication skills you will need to use in dealing with patients who have suffered, or are at risk of, FGM.
Antenatal Care
Amanda Hutcherson
0.5 Hours
Appropriate, effective and timely care reduces the need for intervention in labour and perinatal morbidity and mortality for both mother and baby.
Ethics - Human Rights
Stephen Ellis
0.5 Hours
This session examines the articles of The Human Rights Act 1998 that have implications for healthcare.
If Exercise is good for mental health why is it risky to be an athlete?
Prof Alan Currie
Lecture at the BASEM Spring Conference on Mental Health and Exercise 2019
Conscientious Objection
Specialists
The AMA has released its updated Position Statement on Conscientious Objection 2019 (replacing the Position Statement on Conscientious Objection 2013). The policy was reviewed as part of the AMA’s routine, five-year policy review cycle. A conscientious objection occurs when a doctor, as a result of a conflict with his or her....
CQD and CQT Part 1
Mario J. Maltese
Understanding of the AV9000 Standard and the importance of Quality Assurance working with a Quality Management System.