This meeting took place on Tuesday 14th November 2023. Dr Rachel Sheils, Palliative Care Consultant at Overgate Hospice and Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust, presented a comprehensive Refresher on Palliative Medicine to the group. Topics included: The presentation and Q&A for the meeting are attached below as well as the Gold Standards Framework Proactive Identification[…]
This meeting took place on Wednesday 12th July 2023. Liz Farrar-Moyles, a local private specialist physiotherapist with an interest in neuro-rehabilitation and FND, shared her knowledge on functional neurological disorders with the group. Liz can be contacted via her website www.lizfarrarphysio.com Key learning points included: Liz has kindly agreed for her presentation to be uploaded to[…]
This meeting took place on Thursday 23rd February 2023, and was a discussion about local guidelines for fast tracking referrals in suspected cancer cases. Dr Hussain presented A Summary of Local Fast Track Guidelines for Suspected Cancer. The group discussed the criteria as a group and cases that we had referred/seen. Dr Hussain highlighted the changes in[…]
Dr Paul Shire shared his presentation “Basic Dermoscopy for non-specialist GPs – how to diagnose skin cancers and other common skin lesions” with the group. Below is a summary of the key learning points: Two thirds of Australians will get skin cancer in their lifetime! Tips for Dermoscopy : Use alcohol gel /ultrasound gel/alcohol wipe[…]
Dr Claire Stansfield shared some Dermatology Tips and Learning from her Dermatology Diploma Course. Attached is a document outlining the conditions the group reviewed together. Please be aware that information in the field of medicine changes all the time, so we cannot guarantee the accuracy of this data when you read it, it is here[…]
Dr Hussain shared Consultation Tips with the group, outlining principles to bear in mind when dealing with patients who are Medical Doctors. The presentation was based around her own personal insights and reflections following a recent hospital admission. The presentation is attached below: Dr Sophie Newton presented an overview of Migraine in Adults with a[…]
Katy Winters shared her knowledge and perspective on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction as a physiotherapist. Her summary included the definition of pelvic floor dysfunction, risk factors, how to assess for prolapse, symptoms and signs of pelvic floor dysfunction and conservative management options. A few key learning points from the session are outlined below: Pelvic floor dysfunction[…]
Dr Susi Harris, recently led an educational session on Mental Capacity Assessment. The meeting was arranged by the LMC and held via Microsoft Teams on 5th October 2021. It was open to all staff working at Calderdale GP Practices. Dr Susi Harris has kindly agreed for the presentation to be uploaded on to the Pennine[…]
Dr Hussain presented a Summary of updated NICE guidance related to the Diagnosis and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea/Hypopnoea syndrome. Key learning points were: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea/Hypopnoea Syndrome (OSAHS), Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) and COPD-OSAHS overlap syndrome are common yet under-recognised conditions. It is estimated that 5 % of the UK population have[…]
Dr Sophie Newton shared a comprehensive overview of the menopause and HRT. The presentation included information related to the influence of oestrogen, menopausal symptoms, benefits of HRT, concerns regarding HRT and HRT prescribing. Key take home messages were: Stop ordering blood tests. They are not needed to diagnose menopause in most women. Consider menopause[…]