Neuropathic Pain Study Day
17th Oct 2015
35th Study Day
Neuropathic Pain Workshop
Evidence Based Multidisciplinary Assessment and Management
Clinical Sciences Centre Room 207, University Hospital Aintree NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool
Saturday 17th October 2015
Course Aims
This course aims to inform about and improve assessment and management of neuropathic pain within a multidisciplinary team. (NICE GL 96 March 2010 updated November 2013, GMC: Good practice in prescribing and managing medicines and devices 2013).
Explain definitions and mechanisms of neuropathic pain.
Explain and demonstrate assessment of neuropathic pain in a specialist centre.
Explore the biopsychosocial character of neuropathic pain via a multi-disciplinary real life workshop on two case studies.
Who Should Attend
Health Professionals who are treating patients with neuropathic pain.
Royal College of Anaesthetist’s CPD and Revalidation Matrix category
1A02 Pharmacology and Therapeutics
2E03 Basic assessment and management of chronic pain
The Course Handbook will be available on the PRF and BPS Website with the lecture slides, workshop and carefully selected references (Available during the course and for 4 weeks after the course to participants using a secure password).
Programme
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Saturday 17 October |
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08:30 – 09:00 |
Registration |
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09:00 – 09:45 |
Keynote speech |
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09:45 – 10:15 |
Neuropathic pain assessment in the clinic and how to make a diagnosis |
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10:15 – 10:30 |
Tea/Coffee Break |
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Psychological consideration in the assessment and management of patients with neuropathic pain |
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11:00 – 11:30 |
Common conditions associated with neuropathic pain. Management guidelines and how to use them in practice. |
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11:30 – 12:00 |
Advanced management options. What’s available @ the WCFT and when to refer? |
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12:00 – 13:00 |
Lunch Break |
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13:00 – 13:30 |
The role of the pharmacist in the management of neuropathic pain |
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13:30 – 14:00 |
The role of the specialist nurse in the management of neuropathic pain |
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14:00 – 14:30 |
Specialist physiotherapy assessment and management for patients with neuropathic pain |
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14:30 – 15:00 |
Tea/Coffee Break |
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15:00 – 15:45 |
Case 1: The classical patient with post herpetic neuralgia (PHN) |
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15:45 – 16:30 |
Case 2: The complicated patient and the role of multi-disciplinary management |
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16:30 – 17:00 |
Discussion of Cases |
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Close |
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Fees
Members: £50
Non-members: £100
Maximum capacity: 30
Faculty
Professor Turo Nurmikko, Professor for Pain Research, University of Liverpool
Ms Alison Cox, Nurse Specialist in Pain Management and Neuromodulation, Walton Centre, Liverpool
Dr Bernhard Frank, Consultant in Pain Medicine, Walton Centre, Liverpool
Dr Salmin Aseri, Advanced Pain Trainee, Walton Centre, Liverpool
Dr Peter Murphy, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Liverpool
Ms Selina Johnson, Specialist Physiotherapist is Pain Management and Neuromodulation, Walton Centre, Liverpool
Mr Colin Brennan, Pharmacist, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool
Course Convenor
Dr Bernhard Frank, Chair Neuropathic Pain SIG
Pain Relief Foundation Staff
Mr David Emsley, Administrator
Mrs Julie Williams, Assistant Administrator
Mrs Brenda Hall, Administrative Assistant
Contact
Mrs Brenda Hall
Pain Relief Foundation
Clinical Sciences Centre
University Hospital Aintree
Liverpool
L9 7AL
Tel: +151 529 5822
Email: [email protected]