This education session is being delivered as part of the GP Fellowship Education Programme and is open to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough GPs who are enrolled on the GP Fellowship Scheme or who are within their first 5 years of practice.
Medically unexplained symptoms make up a significant proportion of presentations in primary care. These symptoms can have an enormous impact on patients; physically, psychologically and financially. The consultations can be time consuming and frustrating for clinicians, and lead to multiple referrals. Our management can have a huge impact on patients, both positively and negatively. This interactive session provides strategies to support patients and achieve the best outcomes.
Following this session participants will:
- Know more about the range of unexplained symptoms that present in primary care
- Have a greater understanding of the impact of medically unexplained symptoms on patients and health services
- Have a framework with which to approach supporting patients with medically unexplained symptoms
Speaker:
Dr Susie Lister is enthusiastic about medical education in all its forms. She is a Lead GP at her practice, an Associate Lecturer for the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine and a GP Mentor. She has more than 10 years of experience in medical education in different topics and formats including GP Seminars, Communication Skills, Professional Skills, Ethics & Law and in-practice teaching. She holds a PGCert in medical education.
This session will take place via Zoom. After booking, you will receive joining instructions approximately 24 hours before the event.