The International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care
Date: 17 - 20 March 2009	Location: Berlin, Germany
The International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care is on March 17 - 20, 2009, in Berlin, Germany. The International Forum is open to all, and is relevant to both beginners and those experienced in improvement work. This year, we aim to be more inclusive, and to attract previously unrepresented organisations and countries. We particularly encourage submissions from those who may be first time submitters, have previously submitted unsuccessful abstracts, or who are new to the quality/safety field. Detailed instructions for submission are at: http://internationalforum.bmj.com If you want to find out more about the Forum, view the webcasts from this year’s event in Paris online at: http://internationalforum.bmj.com/2008-forum/2008-multimedia-resources-login Please note you will need to register before viewing the webcasts.
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BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Cardiology
Date: Monday 9 February 2009	Location: BMA House, London
Monday 9 February 2009 - BMA House, London CPD 6 HOURS/RCP This one day masterclass will advance your knowledge in three of the most rapidly changing and challenging areas of clinical practice, and provide you with practical information from expert speakers. Topics covered include: • Diagnosis and management of acute coronary symptoms: STEMI and non-STEMI • Management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias • Valvular heart disease: when are percutaneous techniques appropriate? This masterclass is suitable for: Consultants, specialist registrars, associate specialists and staff grades in: • Cardiology • Respiratory medicine • General medicine • Geriatric medicine • Accident and emergency medicine • Intensive care units and critical care This masterclass will also be of interest to general practitioners and nurses with a special interest in cardiology. Register by Monday 1 December to take advantage of our early bird rates. A special two day rate is available for delegates who are also interested in attending the Respiratory Medicine masterclass, running back to back with this programme. To view the full programme and list of speakers or to register, please visit: http://masterclasses.bmj.com/physicians/cardiology/2009
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BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Respiratory Medicine
Date: Tuesday 10 February 2009	Location: BMA House, London
Tuesday 10 February 2009 - BMA House, London CPD 6 HOURS/RCP This masterclass will deliver essential updates on the lastest evidence based medicine and best practice for clinicians in respiratory medicine. Chaired by Professor Wisia Wedzicha, Editor in Chief, Thorax, and Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University College London, London. Topics covered include: • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): non-pharmacological management • Asthma – an update on exacerbations • Occupational lung disease • Pulmonary complications of systemic disease • Tuberculosis: the difficulties in diagnosis • Lung cancer. This masterclass is suitable for: Consultants, specialist registrars, associate specialists and staff grades in: • Respiratory medicine • Cardiology • General medicine • Geriatric medicine • Accident and emergency medicine • Intensive care units and critical care This masterclass will also be of interest to general practitioners with a special interest, nurses with a special interest, and physiotherapists. Register by Monday 1 December to take advantage of our early bird rates. A special two day rate is available for delegates who are also interested in attending the Cardiology masterclass, running back to back with this programme. To view the full programme and list of speakers or to register, please visit: http://masterclasses.bmj.com/physicians/respiratory-medicine/2009
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