Bariatric Study Day:
Category: Medicine - Other
Date: November 20th 2012
Location: The Academy, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton TA1 5DA
Managing the Needs of Bariatric Patients & Optimising Surgical Outcome
South West Surgical Training Network www.swstn.org
Originally run in 2011 as a South West Regional Bariatric Study Day, this informative course is open to all healthcare professionals involved in caring for bariatric patients.
This 1-day course, led by Yasmin Ferguson, Bariatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, will involve presentations from other members of the highly successful Musgrove Park Hospital multi-disciplinary Bariatric Team,
including:
•Richard Welbourn, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon
•Rob Andrews, Consultant Endocrinologist
•Nick Kennedy, Consultant Anaesthetist
•Beth Greenslade, Dietitian
•Vanessa Snowdon-Carr, Clinical psychologist
Delegates will benefit from information and discussion on:
•Surgical Options, Risks, Complications
•Anaesthesia / post-operative analgesia and anti-emetics
•Pre / post operative care
•Diet & Nutrition
•Sensitivity & Psychological considerations
Fees:
Consultants/ GPs: £80
Trainees: £60
Other HCPs: £40
There are a limited number of FREE places available for MPH staff (refundable deposit required)
For more information please contact:
SWSTN Admin Office
c/o Yeovil AcademyYeovil District Hospital
Telephone: 01935 384529
Email: elaine.cox@ydh.nhs.uk
Online booking at www.swstn.org
Previous delegates said:
“Excellent day covering both surgical and medical aspects of obesity. Thank you.”
“Really enjoyed the day. Excellent view of patient journey.”