Spring Meeting 2020

Brought to you by
British Geriatrics Society
Manchester
01st Apr 2020
£195.00
18 hrs cpd
This course is no longer available to book as it already started on 01/Apr/2020
The BGS Spring meeting will cover the latest scientific research and the best clinical practice in care of older people. Our ageing population is stimulating extensive NHS service redesign to deal with the challenge of caring for larger numbers of older people both in and out of hospitals. This conference will cover core areas of interest to all specialists responsible for the health care of older people.
Who should attend:
Consultants & specialist doctors in geriatric medicine
Researchers into Ageing and Age-Related Conditions
Doctors training in related specialities
GPs with an Extended Role in Older People and GP trainees
Nurses and allied health professionals
Advanced and Specialist practitioners
Consultant Practitioners/Consultant Nurses
Internal Medicine Trainees (especially those considering a career in geriatric medicine)
Medical, Nursing, Allied Health professional students

Why participate:
Understand more on the key areas & challenges faced in geriatric medicine
Hear focused presentations on core areas of the geriatric medicine
Present the latest scientific research to British Geriatrics Society members and elected officers
Attend small group workshop sessions
Network & socialise with other healthcare professionals over 3 days

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Agenda
01
Apr
Registration
08:15 - 09:00
01
Apr
Dementia and related disorders SIG What's it really like being in hospital Chair: Venue: Theatre B / GI and nutrition SIG Chair: Venue: Theatre A
09:00 - 11:00
01
Apr
Refreshment break, Exhibition area
11:00 - 11:30
01
Apr
Dementia and related disorders SIG National policy and role of digital Chair: Venue: Theatre B / GI and nutrition SIG Chair: Venue: Theatre A
11:30 - 13:00
01
Apr
Lunch
13:00 - 14:00
01
Apr
Dementia and Related Disorders SIG End of life Chairs: Venue: Theatre B / GI and nutrition SIG Chair: Venue: Theatre A
14:00 - 15:00
01
Apr
Refreshment break, Exhibition area
15:00 - 15:30
01
Apr
Dementia and Related Disorders SIG Dementia care Chair: Venue: Theatre B / GI and nutrition SIG Chair: Venue: Theatre A
15:30 - 16:30
01
Apr
Sponsored symposium
16:30 - 17:30
02
Apr
Registration
07:30 - 08:00
02
Apr
Policy breakfast
08:00 - 09:00
02
Apr
Session A Association of Academic Geriatric Medicine symposium Chairs: Venue: Theatre A / Session B Ageing well with good oral health Chair: Dr Robert Wears Venue: Theatre B / AGILE Fracture liaison o
09:00 - 10:30
02
Apr
Refreshment break and poster viewing
10:30 - 11:15
02
Apr
President poster round
11:15 - 12:00
02
Apr
Session C Research Sessions Chair: Venue: Theatre A / Session D Peer review Chair: Dr Miles Witham Venue: Theatre B / AGILE Strength and balance Chair: Venue: Room 1.218
12:00 - 13:00
02
Apr
Lunch
13:00 - 14:00
02
Apr
Session E Fitness to drive Chair: Dr Robert Wears Venue: Theatre B / Session F Biology of ageing: bladder and bowel systems Chair: Venue: Theatre A / AGILE Physical and mental health Facilitator: Venu
14:00 - 15:00
02
Apr
Refreshment break, Exhibition area
15:00 - 15:30
02
Apr
Marjory Warren Guest lecture The future of internal medicine - geriatric medicine interface
15:30 - 16:30
02
Apr
AGILE
16:30 - 18:30
02
Apr
Conference Dinner Venue: Manchester Art Gallery
18:30 - 22:00
03
Apr
Registration
08:30 - 09:00
03
Apr
Session G High quality end of life care for older people Chair: Venue: Theatre B / Session H Clinical quality session Chair: Venue: Theatre A
09:00 - 10:30
03
Apr
Refreshment break, Exhibition area
10:30 - 11:00
03
Apr
Session I Digital health eablers Chair: Venue: Theatre A / Session J Supporting education and research in developing countries Chair: Venue: Theatre B / Trainees session Venue: Room 1.218
11:00 - 12:30
03
Apr
Guest Lecture: Devolution in Manchester – has it been able to better plan for and address the health and social care needs of older people?
12:30 - 13:30
03
Apr
Lunch, Exhibition area
13:30 - 14:30
03
Apr
Session K Falls and Syncope
14:30 - 16:30
03
Apr
Close of meeting
16:30 - 16:30
Location
Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL
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General Medicine
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Geriatrics
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