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Primary Care Updates 2024: COPD: Making a good diagnosis

6th Jun 2024
6:30 - 7:30pm (GMT)
6th Jun 2024
6:30 - 7:30pm (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

This teaching session aims to equip General Practitioners with the latest insights and practical skills for making accurate COPD diagnoses, focusing on spirometry interpretation, early detection, evidence-based diagnostic strategies, comorbidity recognition, and adherence to current guidelines.

Learning objectives

Revising the Basics of COPD Diagnosis: Participants will enhance their understanding of the fundamental criteria for diagnosing COPD, focusing on recognising key symptoms, understanding the role of spirometry in diagnosis, and interpreting results accurately to differentiate COPD from other respiratory conditions.

Identify Risk Factors and Early Signs: GPs will learn to identify and assess risk factors for COPD, such as smoking history and environmental exposures, and recognise early signs of the disease to facilitate timely diagnosis and intervention, improving patient outcomes.

Implement Evidence-Based Diagnostic Strategies: Attendees will be equipped with the knowledge to implement evidence-based strategies for COPD diagnosis, including the use of questionnaires, imaging tests, and blood tests, ensuring a comprehensive and accurate diagnosis.

Stay Updated with Latest Guidelines and Recommendations: Participants will gain insights into the latest COPD diagnosis guidelines and recommendations from leading health organisations, ensuring that their practice is aligned with current standards and best practices in COPD care.

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6th Jun 2024
6:30 - 7:30pm (GMT)
Hosted on MedAll
Attendance certificate available
This event has ended. Similar events
Free
ONLINE