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Chair: Dr James Kingsland – National PBC Clinical Network Lead, Department of Health, President National Association of Primary Care & Chairman Wallasey Health Alliance LLP
AM Sessions
9.30 Integrated care pilots
An update on the pilot sites. What this means for general practice.
Dr Mo Dewji
– GP and clinical adviser to the ICP programme
10.10 The future of general practice
PBC & the federated practice. Management of practices – how practices need to become more business-focused. Clinical skills.
London: Dr Maureen Baker CBE – Honorary Secretary of Council, RCGP.
Manchester: Dr James Kingsland – National PBC Clinical Network Lead, Department of Health, President National Association of Primary Care & Chairman Wallasey Health Alliance LLP.
10.50 Exhibition & Morning Coffee
11.30 Revalidation for GPs: A simple guide
Current perceptions of revalidation. Revalidation as a win/win/win situation – for doctors, service & patients.
London: Dr Maurice Conlon FRCGP – National Director, NHS Revalidation Support Team.
Manchester: Dr Nick Lyons – GP & Medical Director, NHS Revalidation Support Team.
12.10 Neurology
Headaches. Numbness of hands. Epilepsy. Parkinson’s.
MS. What’s new? A practical guide to neurological examination. Red flags & when to refer.
Dr Andy Dowson – Chair of P-CNS, Director of Headache Services, Kings College Hospital, Clinical Lead Headache Services, East Kent PCT, Chair of MIPCA
12.50 Exhibition & Lunch
PM Sessions
1.40 Diabetes
Achieving the HbA1c diabetes QOF targets. An update on the revised NICE guidelines on Type 2 diabetes. The new classification of HbA1c in results. New drugs update. Latest advances.
Dr Martin Hadley-Brown – GP & PCDS Chair
2.20 Musculoskeletal disorders – a practical guide to examining & treating:
Lower back pain (including discussion on new NICE guidelines). Hip pain. Knee pain. Shoulder pain.
Dr Rod MacDonald – British Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine President
3.00 Exhibition & Afternoon Tea
3.30 Diagnosing, treating & managing heart failure
Understanding the signs & symptoms. Diagnosis: Have you confirmed the diagnosis? Knowing the difference between systolic & diastolic heart failure. Appropriate drug use in heart failure – an update. How to improve quality of life. Delivering the QOF targets.
Dr Theresa McDonagh – Consultant Cardiologist, Royal Brompton Hospital, London
& Chair-Elect of the BSH
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