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BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Neurology and Mental Health (London) - NEW
- Hosted by:
- BMJ Group
- Speaker:
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http://masterclasses.bmj.com/GPs/neurology-mental-health/speakers
- Starts:
- May 15, 2009 at 09:00 am
- Ends:
- May 15, 2009 at 05:00 pm
- Location:
- BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JR United Kingdom
- Maps:
Description
This new one day course will cover essential updates on, and useful tips about, key conditions in neurology and mental health primary care. Learn exactly what you need to know about the diagnosis and management of headaches, migraine, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, dizziness, dementia, substance misuse problems, depression, anxiety and health anxiety, and somatisation. Our expert speakers will give you practical advice in these symptom and case based sessions, giving you greater confidence in tackling these conditions.
You will learn about:
- Headaches and migraines
- Movement disorders
- Early neurological symptoms and when to worry
- Dementia, including the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Drug and alcohol misuse
- Depression and anxiety
- Mental health problems of patients with chronic disease, health anxiety and somatisation.
Who should attend?
- GPs
- GP registrars
- GPs with a special interest in neurology or mental health.
This course will also be of interest to specialist nurses, allied health professionals and junior doctors interested in a career in neurology or mental health.
Why attend?
- Update your knowledge of recent developments in neurology and mental health
- Get practical tips and tricks from the experts
- Learn best practice and how to make it work within your multidisciplinary team
- Add 6 hours of CPD/CME to your appraisal portfolio and receive a certificate of attendance as evidence of your learning
- Interact with your peers and the experts.
- Registration required:
- Yes
- Free:
- No
Additional information
Early bird, BMA member, Nurse and Group rates are available. The standard rate for Doctors is £212.17 + VAT = £244.00.
For more information
- Contact person:
- Vicki Catchpole
- Phone:
- 020 7383 6012
- Email:
- vcatchpole [ at ] bmjgroup.com
- Website:
- BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Neurology and Mental Health (London) - NEW
