10th November 2009 I Predict a RIOT! - Injectable Opioid Treatment - RCGP Princes Gate
This PANN meeting looked at the advantages and disadvantages of IOT firmly as therapy for heroin addiction, the evidence base and the potential for bias in the scientific evaluation of heroin treatment. We also considered the current RIOTT study, how it differs from the old British system of prescribing injectables and the key findings
14th of July 2009 Alcohol- 'Tackling The Elephant In The Room' RCGP Princes Gate
This meeting focused on alcohol misuse, particularly the effect of screening and brief interventions for alcohol misuse in primary care and how they may influence practice. The main presenter was Debra Jeffery, a researcher on the Screening and Intervention Programme for Sensible Drinking (SIPS) research programme at the Institute of Psychiatry. Jo Betterton from the RCGP Substance Misuse Unit also introduced the new RCGP alcohol certificate."
11th November 2008 ‘Why are drugs in London different?’ RCGP Princes Gate
This was a full day’s meeting looking at whether the use of drugs in London was different from the rest of the UK. We also looked at the successes and challenges of shared care in London and considered the National Treatment Agency’s self-audit tool for shared care.
The following presentations are available for download:
I Predict a RIOT! - Injectable Opioid Treatment -November 10 2009
RCGP Certificate in the Management of Alcohol Problems in Primary Care - July 14 2009
Presentation 1.1 - July 14th 2009- Bygone Advertisements
Presentation 1.2 - July 14th 2009- Bygone Advertisements
Implementing alcohol screening and brief interventions in General Practice: SIPS trial and tribulations - July 14th 2009
Why are drugs in London different?
Successes and challenges with shared care in London - A community drug team viewpoint.
Successes and challenges with shared care in London - A GP team viewpoint.
Successes and challenges with shared care in London - A shared care workers viewpoint
Will the NTA self-audit tool challenge shared care?
NTA self-audit tool for shared care