Past event: 1st + 2nd Nov 2018 – Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) For Professionals Study Days
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Event information
Date
1st and 2nd November 2018
Venue
Weston House Lecture Theatre, Education & Training Centre, Gt Ormond St WC1N 3JH
Who should attend?
The course is aimed at health care professionals and carers involved in caring for those with EB, and delegates attend from both within the UK and internationally.
Programme Overview
The annual Epidermolysis Bullous (EB) course for health care professionals will be run at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) this year on 1st , 2ndNovember 2018.
The course is jointly organised by EB nursing teams from Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St John’s Institute of Dermatology at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in conjunction with the Debra charity.
This unique two day study programme includes expert speakers in EB from both St. John’s Institute of Dermatology and GOSH and there will also be a patient forum.
Topics covered
• What is EB?
• Physiotherapy
• Wound care
• Occupational therapy
• Care of a newborn
• Foot care
• Nutrition
• Clinical Procedures
• Skin Cancer & End of Life
• Research
• Psychology
• Patient Panel
Course Fees
Free for Great Ormond Street staff (limited spaces)
Or £200 for 2 days.
Refreshments include: tea/coffee & sandwich lunch
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