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Feedback from other events in the series
It was an excellent
conference - well worth the money. The speakers pitched the
information at the correct level and were knowledgeable. I came
away buzzing and can't wait to put what I learnt into
practice.
Emma Rawson, GP,
Worcester
The conference reinforced knowledge I already
had and gave me an update on assessment and interventions that will
enhance my patient care.
Lorna Rowe, Physician
Assistant
...no problem staying until the close which
is not what one can say about most events.
David Matthews, GP, London
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A one-day conference providing clinical
training, essential information and practical tips to improve
practice in the area of obesity - for GPs and their practice
colleagues.
Learning
outcomes
- Benefit from a programme
developed by and featuring leading experts, focused on essential
information, practical tips and take-home messages that will help
you improve your practice and patient outcomes.
- Receive over 4 hours of learning on the most
essential aspects of the diagnosis, treatment and management of
patients suffering from or at risk of obesity and its associated
health problems, including:
- Understanding the relevance
of weight and its impact on health, plus the role
of primary
care in weight management.
- Recognising the need
for an intervention and knowing when to make this timely.
- Tips on
communicating with patients at risk and developing skills in
motivating
lifestyle
changes and goal-setting.
- Information on
appropriate measures for lifestyle change for health gains.
- Hear from the experts
about specialist weight management approaches and
services
available, which you can use in your day-to-day practice.
- Find out more about
prevention approaches that you can take back to your
surgery to
improve the outcomes of your patients at risk.
- An opportunity to discuss what your own role in
weight management should be – through a lively panel debate.