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SAMPLE PROGRAMME : The Health Needs Of Children With Down's Syndrome

Friday 9th February 2001. Postgraduate Education and Conference Centre, Nottingham City Hospital

A study afternoon for health professionals including GP's, paediatricians, health visitors, therapists, school nurses, and others working with children and young people with Down's syndrome.

Speakers
Dr. Jennifer Dennis, Chairman, Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group
Dr. Liz Marder, Consultant Paediatrician, Nottingham Community Health, Medical adviser to Down's Syndrome Association.
Dr. Gillian Burton, Staff Grade Paediatrician, Nottingham Community Health.

12.30

LUNCH

1.15

DSMIG Basic Medical Surveillance Essentials - Part 1
(Introduction, Cardiac disease, Hearing impairment,
Thyroid disorder, Growth and New UK growth charts)

2.45

Parent-held personal child health record (PCHR) for babies born with Down's syndrome

3.00

TEA

3.20

DSMIG Basic Medical Surveillance Essentials - Part 2
(Ophthalmic problems, Cervical Spine instability)

3.50

Audit of healthcare for teenagers with Down's syndrome in Nottingham

4.20

Other medical issues

5.00

Close

PGEA and CPD ( RCPCH) approved - 3 hours.

Organised by The Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group, with the Nottingham branch of the Down's Syndrome Association.

  


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