Overview:
This is the 4th out of a series of 6 nursing education days focusing on haematological
malignancies. The day aims to educate nurses and other allied health professionals
in Myeloma.
The morning session will cover diagnosis, management and treatment of the diseases.
Key nursing care will be the focus in the afternoon.
Learning outcomes
This day will expand a nurses knowledge at the basic and intermediate level, with
knowledge gained able to be applied to the clinical environment to improve care
for haematology patients.
Topics to be covered:
- Diagnosing.
- Treatment options and clinical trials.
- Transplantation in Myeloma.
- Supportive care.
- Infective complications.
- Emotional impact of Myeloma.
- Patient experience.
Keynote Speakers:
Professor Gordon Cook
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Professor John Snowdon
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Dr Jim Cavet
The Christie
Other events in this series:
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (23 Feb 2015).
Stem Cell Transplantation (22 Jun 2015).
Target Audience:
Nurses and other allied health professionals looking after haematology patients.
Fees:
Study Day Fee:
£50.00
Students:
£25.00