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Live Webinar Free
Hot Topics Introduction to Inclusion Health Clinic
Tuesday 21st January 8pm-9pm
Join us on January 21st for a FREE interactive webinar on the topic of inclusion healthcare for groups that are marginalised or socially excluded.
In this free webinar, we will explore the shocking statistics linking homelessness and health, examine key health challenges faced by this population, and discuss the barriers they face in accessing healthcare. We will also share practical tips for providing effective care to individuals experiencing homelessness within mainstream primary care settings.
You will be able to claim 1 CPD credit for this online webinar.
Live Webinar Free
Hot Topics Sleep Matters: Evidence-Based Management of Insomnia in Primary Care Clinic
Tuesday 11th February 8pm-9pm
Join us on February 11th for a FREE interactive webinar managment of insomnia in Primary Care.
In this free, one-hour interactive webinar Dr. Simon Curtis will guide you through why sleep is essential for our health and well-being, how to make an accurate diagnosis using the international classification of sleep disorders and will share with you a practical, evidence-based management plan based on the latest research and guidelines.
You will be able to claim 1 CPD credit for this online webinar.
Upcoming Live Courses
Clinic
Hot Topics Clinic
Tuesday 21st January 2025
8:00 PM
Inclusion healthcare addresses the needs of groups that are marginalised or socially excluded. This webinar will focus specifically on homelessness – the scale of the problem, its impact on health and consider how mainstream primary care can better support the most vulnerable in society.
Live Webinar
Hot Topics GP Update
Saturday 25th January 2025
9:30 AM
The Hot Topics GP Update course is the original one-day course to update GPs with the latest developments in the literature and to serve as a platform for CPD and help to deliver better patient care. The course revolves around short, engaging presentations that merge recent clinical evidence with real-life clinical scenarios.
Live Webinar
Women's Health
Saturday 1st February 2025
9:30 AM
Join us on the Women’s Health course. We shall be discussing menopause and some of the difficulties with HRT prescribing along with contraception including the new research on the progesterone-only pill. Other topics will include neurodiversity in women’s health, many aspects of postnatal care, low libido and vulval dermatology.
We hope you will be able to join us and look forward to seeing you.
Online courses
Online Course
Diabetes
The Diabetes for Primary Care webinar is ideal for all GPs, practice nurses and pharmacists needing an update in diabetes, and not just for GPs with a special interest. As diabetes becomes ever more common and at the same time the management becomes more complex, this webinar aims to help break down all of the research into bite-size topics.
Online Course
Obesity
The NB Medical Guide to Managing Obesity and Overweight in Primary Care is a half-day, evidence-based course to help you gain confidence and provide your patients with the care and treatments they need. You will learn about the rapidly evolving science regarding the causes of obesity, the effects of the stigma that your patients with obesity face, the best treatments for obesity and most importantly, what you can do in Primary Care on a very practical level.
Online Course
Urgent Care
The Urgent Care course is a truly multidisciplinary, evidence-based update in acute patient management, covering national and international literature/ guidelines to ensure you are providing the most up-to-date evidence-informed patient care broken up into small bite-size topics.
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By Dr Neal Tucker
Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. A belated Happy New Year! In our round-up of new research, we look at three papers.
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Janette, aged 46, attends for a medication review. Her records show a diagnosis of chronic low back pain and mixed anxiety and depressive disorder. She’s been taking analgesics and sertraline for over...
KISS
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A complimentary KISS Summary from NB Medical looking at the latest guidance on the management of Subclinical Hypothyroidism (SCH) in Adults.
Understanding the Importance of CPD for GPs
As a general practitioner, continuing professional development is very important in keeping your knowledge and skills up-to-date. CPD opportunities offer the chance to stay current with the latest healthcare advancements, ensuring that you can provide high-quality care to your patients.
One of the most crucial aspects of CPD is it's impact on patient care and outcomes. By regularly participating in CPD activities, you can refresh your understanding of common symptoms, update your knowledge on new treatment options and learn about emerging best practices in primary care. This allows you to better serve your patients by providing accurate diagnoses, effective treatments and appropriate referrals when necessary.
Moreover, engaging in CPD programs helps practitioners identify areas for improvement and growth. Through self-assessment exercises or feedback from colleagues or trainers, valuable insights into areas where further training or education may be beneficial can be gained. This proactive approach enables practitioners to address any gaps in their knowledge or skills.
Maximising the Benefits of CPD
Continuing professional development is very important for maintaining and enhancing your knowledge and skills. It allows you to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in healthcare, ensuring that you provide the most satisfying care to your patients. Here is some advice on how to maximise the benefits of CPD:
- Implementing Learnings into Practice: One of the crucial aspects of CPD is applying what you have learned into your daily practice. Incorporating these learnings can significantly improve patient outcomes. Take time to reflect on how each CPD activity relates to your practice and identify ways to integrate them effectively.
- Regularly Reviewing and Updating Your CPD Plan: To ensure continuous growth as a GP, it's crucial to regularly review and update your CPD plan. This involves assessing your current skills and knowledge gaps, identifying areas for improvement, and setting goals for future learning opportunities. By consistently evaluating your progress, you can tailor your CPD activities to meet specific needs.
- Engaging in Reflective Practice: Reflective practice plays a crucial role in enhancing learning from CPD activities. It involves critically analysing experiences encountered during patient care or educational sessions and identifying areas where improvements can be made. By engaging in reflective practice, you can gain valuable insights that contribute to your professional development journey.
