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This online session for GPs will help hone your skills in dynamic risk assessment for mental health triage. It will give you hands on techniques to increase your confidence in in-depth questioning, recognizing triggers and thresholds for escalation and crisis support referral.

Kindly explain age adjustments for premature baby at 8 weeks check and for routine immunisation

Can dose of oestrogen or progesterone affect bleeding pattern? I have a 53 year old on E2 only patch plus utrogestan 100mgs nightly, for 2 years, and now having monthly bleed.Is it reasonable to increase utrogestan to 2 tablets every night and try this for 3 months or would you carry out PV in the first instance? Recent smear normal.

women who have bleeding on HRT, if you refer them for a scan, you will be advised to tell the patient to stop HRT for 6 weeks first and or refer to gynae but most women do not want to stop HRT. What would you advise ?

Thankyou, Lynda

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This event for General Practitioners (GPs) and Primary Care teams is designed to provide a comprehensive update on managing and understanding miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy within the primary care setting. Aimed at enhancing clinical skills, improving patient care, and fostering a deeper understanding of these sensitive conditions, the session will cover a range of critical topics. These include the background, epidemiology, and risk factors associated with miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, alongside practical guidance on assessing symptoms such as bleeding and pain in early pregnancy. Attendees will learn about the importance of timely referral to secondary care, explore management options and their associated complications, and gain insights into the challenges of counseling patients through early pregnancy loss. The event also aims to equip participants with knowledge about the common causes, investigations, treatments, and referral pathways for recurrent miscarriage, ensuring that GPs and Primary Care teams are well-prepared to support patients effectively through these challenging experiences.

This event for General Practitioners (GPs) and Primary Care teams is designed to provide a comprehensive update the Newborn Examination including any recent updates. It covers rare and common congenital abnormalities, red flags and the implications and appropriate referral pathways for further assessment and treatment. You will also learn about neonatal screening programmes and the future prospects in this area. By the end of this session, GPs and Primary Care teams will be equipped with updated knowledge and practical skills to effectively manage and support infants and their families, contributing to better long-term outcomes for these children.

This event for General Practitioners (GPs) and Primary Care teams is designed to provide a comprehensive update on the outcomes of premature birth. It will cover immediate health complications and medical challenges commonly faced by preterm neonates including respiratory distress syndrome, intraventricular hemorrhage and necrotizing enterocolitis. The session will also go into the long-term health outcomes associated with prematurity, including developmental delays, neurodevelopmental impairments, and chronic health issues. By the end of the event, GPs and primary care teams will be equipped with updated knowledge and practical skills to effectively manage and support preterm infants and their families, contributing to better long-term outcomes for these children.