Description:

This half-day seminar day is divided into interactive presentations focused on the topics of Medical History, Medication, Psychosocial Considerations & Record Keeping.

 

What will I learn?

 

Medical History

• Components of a detailed patient history

• Relevance behind a patient’s medication

• Red flags during a consultation

• Considerations when managing the ‘high risk’ patient

 

Psychosocial Considerations

• Impact of communication, language, cultural barriers and comprehension on patient care

• Psychosocial impact of mental health problems & addictions

• Considerations for managing patients with physical limitations and disabilities as well as those with learning disabilities

• Issues surrounding consent & compliance

 

Record Keeping

• Principles of good record keeping

• Common pitfalls in poor record keeping

• A greater awareness of the legal principles relating to the Data Protection Act

• Legal and professional issues relating to documentation and record keeping

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Tools & Equipment: None required  

 

Course Fee: £49

Includes a certificate of attendance, light refreshments, and the opportunity to purchase kits and discounted products available only at the CPD event.

  

Course Times: 

09:00-12:30 (Registration from 08:45)

14:00-17:30 (Registration from 13:45)

 

CPD Points: 4