Key Concepts in the Assessment and Management of Patients in the A&E Department
(For Medical Students and Foundation Year 1 Doctors)
7th June 2021 (Monday)
1900-2000 hours (UK time)
Online via Zoom
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Cardiff awards one CME point for attendance at this event.
About:
This talk will cover surgical, medical and paediatric scenarios that are commonly encountered in the A&E Department and discuss the relevant management. The talk will centre on the fundamental knowledge that is required for Medical Students and Foundation Year 1 Doctors to successfully treat and manage various patients who present to the A&E Department. Essential clinical skills, such as interpreting MSK X-rays and important ED prescriptions, will also be covered during this talk.
Topics Covered:
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Collapse
- Abdominal pain
- Various paediatric presentations, including a brief introduction to suspected non-accidental injury (NAI) assessment
Learning Outcomes:
- To revise complaints that commonly present to the A&E Department.
- To discuss the immediate management of such complaints.
- To increase the attendee's confidence in interpretation skills required by Foundation Year 1 Doctors in the A&E Department.
Suitable for:
- Medical Students (clinical years)
- Foundation Year 1 Doctors
Speaker:
Dr Kathryn Bowes
Speciality Trainee in ACCS
Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil
Quick Information
| Places are currently available. | |
|---|---|
| Date | 7th June 2021 (Monday) |
| Time | 1900-2000 hours (UK time) |
| Venue |
Online via Zoom |
| Course Fee | Free This teaching event is part of the Structured International Medical Education Curriculum, supported by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Cardiff and The Doctors Academy Group. |
| Closing Date | Places will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis and therefore we are unable to provide a precise closing date. |
| No of Places | 60 |
