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Asthma Updates: Making a good diagnosis

13th Mar 2024
7:30 - 8:30pm (GMT)
13th Mar 2024
7:30 - 8:30pm (GMT)
Hosted on MedAll
Attendance certificate available
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About the MedAll Primary Care CPD Programme

We are passionate about making great medical education easily accessible and we power thousands of medical courses and events every year. In light of the increasing commitments faced by healthcare professionals, including the rising cost of living and strained practice finances, we felt compelled to do something. It's why we have introduced a flexible, easy access CPD programme for doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals working in primary care. We recognise that the high expense of traditional CPD update courses is a significant barrier, and by collaborating as an entire primary care community we hope we can offer a practical, accessible alternative that delivers exceptional value.

About our speaker: Dr Steve Holmes

Steve Holmes has been an active clinical general practitioner for more than 30 years with a respiratory interest over this time. He has been chair of PCRS, is on the BTS council and research and science committee nationally and is involved with the International Primary Care Respiratory Group on their education committee. He has been a senior education (associate dean) in NHS England and has been on the RCGP Council for more than 13 years and PCRS Executive for more than 20 years. He has more than 300 publications to his name but remains passionate that good clinical care makes a difference to our patients. Steve has been involved with the major respiratory charities and is working with the Taskforce for Lung Health. He aims to provide key tips on the areas that make a difference to clinicians working on the frontline in making good respiratory diagnoses and providing the care we all want to provide.

Who Should Join?

✅ GPs

✅ GP Trainees

✅ Primary care and practice nurses

✅ Practice pharmacists

✅ Other allied healthcare professionals in Primary Care

Accreditation Note

This event is not formally accredited by an external organisation for CPD points. The current guidance for GP CPD is that it is appropriate that the credits you self-allocate should equal however many hours you spent on learning activities, as long as they are demonstrated by a reflective note on lessons learned and any changes made or planned (if applicable).

Summary

Join our expert speaker Dr Steve Holmes for this online CPD Course for General Practitioners and Primary Care professionals. The session will provide you with the latest updates in Asthma diagnosis in Primary Care settings.

What Will You Learn?

Latest Diagnostic Criteria: Dive into the latest guidelines and thinking surrounding the diagnosis of asthma. We'll cover the most recent advancements and how they can be applied in clinical settings to improve patient outcomes.

Beyond Asthma: It's crucial to know what's not asthma. We'll explore conditions that mimic asthma symptoms, ensuring you're equipped to make accurate diagnoses. This knowledge is key to avoiding misdiagnoses and ensuring patients receive the correct treatment from the start.

Pathophysiology: Gain a deep understanding of the underlying mechanisms of asthma, including airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction. Understanding these aspects is vital for grasping why and how asthma affects your patients, influencing your approach to diagnosis.

Identifying Red Flags: Learn to spot the red flags that may indicate a more severe underlying issue. We'll discuss the various asthma phenotypes and severities, providing you with the knowledge to recognize when a patient's condition might require a more specialized approach or referral.

Referral Recommendations: Not all asthma is the same, and recognizing when to refer a patient to a specialist is crucial. We'll guide you through identifying these scenarios, ensuring that patients receive the most appropriate and effective care for their specific needs.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session you will:

  1. Have learnt about the latest guidance and thinking on diagnostic criteria for asthma
  2. Be aware of the alternative diagnoses that may mimic asthma symptoms
  3. Understand the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of asthma (airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction) which impacts on clinical diagnosis
  4. Have learnt to recognise the red flags and identify various asthma phenotypes and severity - along with recommendations on referral.
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13th Mar 2024
7:30 - 8:30pm (GMT)
Hosted on MedAll
Attendance certificate available
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Free
ONLINE