Date:
13^th May 2015

Venue:
Education Centre, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester

Course description:

• To raise awareness on hot to manage patients with suspected or confirmed metastatic spinal cord compression throughout the pathway.
• To share good practice and to showcase the development of the Manchester Cancer MSCC Coordinator service.

Topics Covered and Learning Outcomes:

To gain a clear understanding of the overall magement of metastatic spinal cord compression.

Topics covered will include:

• Red Flags and recognising early signs & symptoms.
• The MSCC Coordinator service and pathway.
• Management including investigations and treatment.
• Rehabilitation (including spinal stability, collars/bracing, mobility status).

Key themes:

• Overview of the management of MSCC including presentation, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Network MSCC Coordinator role.
• National and local guidelines.
• MSCC Pathway.

Targeted Audience:

Health professionals in all settings where patients with MSCC may present: Doctors at all levels (e.g.,GPs, Consultants, Registrars, Junior doctors), Radiologists, AHPs, Nurses.

Course Fee:

£100.00