Forthcoming Courses
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Overview
Developed by a multi-professional
team, this course has been designed to respond to requests for a
physical health update course for psychiatrists working in Child
and Adolescent Services (both in-patient and out-patient settings).
A team of speakers will guide you through the latest developments
and treatments for a range of conditions that have physical health
implications for children, including paediatric neurology and
psychopharmacology.
The afternoon programme will focus on
more practical areas of assessing physical problems.
This course is eligible for 6
CPD hours subject to your peer group approval.
Topics Include:
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An introduction to physical health
problems in children and young people
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An overview of neurological problems
that may present to a child psychiatrist
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Management of medication including the
physical consequences of psychiatric medication
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Dealing with physical health issues in
in-patient and emergency psychiatric settings including when to
refer and red flag signs
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A physical examination refresher
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Practical advice on safeguarding
children including looking for alarm bells and tell tale signs
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Physical consequences of eating
disorders
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