Description
These Face 2 Face or virtual workshops provide an opportunity for medicines optimisation team members and / or practice-based pharmacists and technicians, GPs and nurse prescribers to:
- update clinical knowledge
- be aware of the latest national guidance
- network with colleagues
- consider local implementation to support best practice and patient care
The workshops include a mix of lecture-style presentations and case studies plus plenty of opportunities for interaction. It also supports your professional revalidation.
Workshop content:
- Chronic pain management focusing on NICE guideline 196
- NICE guideline 215 on Medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms
- The evidence for opioids in chronic pain
- Adverse effects of opioids
- Review and safe withdrawal of opioids
- Patient and clinician resources to support implementation
If you’re interested in attending or hosting a workshop, please contact elearning@prescqipp.info.
