About the event
Develop your clinical knowledge through interactive practical workshops and delivered by nationally renowned experts.
This event is FREE and open to all Pharmacy Professionals. Places are limited and priority given to PCPA members.
For this event there is a £50 "No Show" fee, if you do not attend or cancel 48hrs prior to the event.
Please note: Pictures of the event will be taken to be used in promotional mailings to PCPA members. If you do not wish for your photo to be taken, please advise the PCPA registration desk on the day.
This event will be sponsored by pharmaceutical companies through the purchase of Exhibition stands.
These companies have had no input into the design or content of the event agenda, except where a company has a separate company sponsored workshop.
The following companies have provided funding only for this PCPA conference as part of a sponsorship. They have had no input into the content, organisation, conduct, or outputs relating to the Event.
Attending sponsors: A. Menarini Farmaceutica Internazionale SRL / Boehringer Ingelheim / Glenmark / Lupin / Rosemont.
Guest Exhibitors: AstraZeneca, Ridge Pharma and TriOn Pharma.
Information at these stands is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only.
Agenda
09.00 - 09.25 Registration: Meet, greet and network with colleagues from across your region
09.25 - 09.30 Welcome to the day: Scott Gill
09.30 - 10.00 Key Note Address: Glynis McMurtry
10.00 - 11.00 Workshop 1
11.00 - 11.20 Refreshment break and exhibition
11.20 - 12.10 Workshop 2
12.10 - 13.10 Lunch and exhibition
13.10 - 14.00 Workshop 3
14.00 - 14.20 Refreshment break and exhibition
14.20 - 15.20 Workshop 4
15.20 - 15.30 PCPA Chairs to close the day
15.30 Close
Workshops
10.00 - 11.00 Workshop 1:
Practical Clinical Skills: Improving Outcomes Through Practice
Participants will gain confidence and competence in performing essential clinical procedures, ultimately improving patient outcomes
- Blood Pressure – Maura Corry
- Cardio Examination AliveCor – Michael Ogilby
- Respiratory Examination – Judith Gray
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11.20 - 12.10 Workshop 2:
Demystifying Clinical Lab Tests **Workshop Full**
Speaker: Dr Kathryn Ryan
This workshop aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of clinical laboratory tests, focusing on both theoretical knowledge and practical application. Participants will gain insights into the rationale, and interpretation of various lab tests commonly used in clinical practice, aligning to the key roles of a General Practice Pharmacist.
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Implementing the updated BTS, NICE, SIGN asthma guideline in clinical practice
*This session has been kindly sponsored by AstraZeneca
Speaker: Dr Richard Hewitt
This workshop is designed to provide healthcare professionals with a thorough understanding of the latest asthma guidelines and how to implement them in clinical practice. This workshop will provide an overview of the key changes relevant to practice in primary care, the rationale for these changes and their impact on patient care. By the end of this workshop, participants will be well-equipped to integrate the new asthma guidelines into their practice, improving patient outcomes and advancing their professional knowledge.
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13.10 - 14.00 Workshop 3:
Demystifying Clinical Lab Tests - Case Studies **Workshop Full**
Speaker: Dr Kathryn Ryan
Join us as we explore case based examples focused on the interpretation of clinical lab tests relevant to the role of a General Practice Pharmacist.
New Horizons in Asthma Care - Case Studies
Speaker: Dr Richard Hewitt
Join us for a case based, ask the expert session that will help with the integration and implementation of the new asthma guidelines into clinical practice.
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14.20 - 15.20 Workshop 4:
Effective Negotiation: Building Skills for Better Outcomes
Speaker: Prof. Roisin O'Hare
This workshop is designed to equip participants with essential negotiation skills that can be applied in various professional and personal contexts., Attendees will learn how to navigate negotiations effectively, achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, and build stronger relationships.
