Events and conferences
Upcoming continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities
As part of its CPD programme, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) organises a range of postgraduate meetings, courses and conferences. Details can be found on teh RCOG website.
New gynaecology nursing course
Level 6 at 30 credits at Kings College London. This course starts on 30 April 2013.
This course aims to enhance practitioners' knowledge and understanding of gynaecological conditions and to explore the scope of professional nursing practice within all areas of gynaecology. It will explore the biophysical, psychosocial and cultural aspects of care provided for women with a gynaecological or related condition. Gynaecological nursing is a distinct area of nursing that is developing and covers emergencies, pregnancy loss and medical and surgical care, with many areas for specialist and advanced nursing practice to meet the changing health care needs of women.
For more information please contact debra.holloway@gstt.nhs.uk.
British Menopause Society - 23rd Annual Conference - Promoting Lifelong Health
When - 23 and 24 May 2013
Where - Stratford Manor Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire UK
The Conference will attract an audience of between 200 and 250 delegates including specialist nurses, practice nurses, GPs, Consultants, research fellows, trainees and others allied to the health profession.
The BMS Scientific Advisory Group has developed an outstanding and varied programme which features nationally and internationally-recognised expert speakers participating in plenary lectures, interactive breakout sessions and panel discussions.
Topics include:
Coronary heart disease – the HRT revolution
Maintaining sexuality in menopause
Fracture risk: Diagnosis and management
Androgen therapy – a way for the future
Mammography or not? The benefits and risks of breast screening
Management of prolapse in older women
Optimising menopausal health in the workplace
Voiding function and dysfunction with ageing
Breast cancer – interpreting the evidence
Diabetes and sexual problems
Debate : HRT should be used for primary prevention in the asymptomatic healthy menopausal woman
Menopause Café – ask the experts over a cup of coffee
More information and registration via the website www.thebms.org.uk or contact Caroline at the BMS on +44 1628 890 199 caroline@thebms.org.uk
Current issues in antenatal testing and its consequences
When- 09 September 2013
Where- The Burdett Suite, The Kings Fund, Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN
Who- Antenatal Results and Choices
For more information please download the event flyer (PDF 834KB)
ICM 30th Triennial Congress
Midwives: Improving Women’s Health Globally
When- 01-05 June 2014
Where- Prague, Czech Republic
For more information visit www.midwives2014.org
Community events
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