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RCN Haematology and BMT Forum Scotland
The National Committee of Haematology and BMT Forum are having their next committee meeting in Edinburgh and combining it with a new educational initiative for nurses working with haematology patients. Lead nurses in the field of haematology practice will front the session which includes topics like transplant donor issues, transfusion and sickle cell and thalassaemia. The events cost £20 and is open to both RCN and Non RCN members. Please contact Gordon McGhee on 01592 648017 or email: gordon_mcghee@msn.com
Thursday 6 and Friday 7 December 2007
Infection in the Immunocompromised Child
Advances in both diagnosis and treatment of infections continue; with increasing use of nonculture diagnostic techniques, identification of new pathogens and the arrival of new antivirals, antifungals and, at last, antibiotics. Continuing advances in the use of specific immunomodulating therapies for the treatment of inflammatory disorders, malignancy and within the bone marrow transplantation, mean challenges remain in preventing and treating infection in children we treat. This conference is aimed at specialist medical and nursing staff.
Venue: University of Cambridge. For further information Rebecca Lawrence-Bristol on 01794511331
Thursday 22 November 2007
North West Haematology Nurses Group
Nurses are making a difference to the management of patients both in primary care and acute services. Specialist nurses are leading outreach services and nurse-led clinics, to ensure haematology patients have specialised care with less frequent hospitals admissions during their treatment. Two speakers at the NWHNG meeting, Barbara Christie, at the James Cook University Hospital and Faye Armstrong, at City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust will be presenting their work which links community and acute services. Both were featured in the recent issue of Nursing Leukaemia News magazine no.8 for the nurse information campaign by Leukaemia Research. A campaign stand will be at the event with a Leukaemia Research representative.
Venue: The Village Hotel, Bury, Lancashire. For more information call Amanda Lane on 0161 627 8430
Friday 16 November 2007
Update of Aspects of Diagnosis and Management in Malignant Haematology
A day looking specifically at the leukaemias. Dr Claire Dearden, Consultant Haematologist at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust will present an update on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and lymphoma. There will also be presentations on donor issues and transplantation. Barry Quinn, Lecturer Practitioner for haemato-oncology, will discuss psychological issues surrounding transplantation. Watch out for the Nursing Leukaemia stand and hear about receiving information specific to nurses.
Venue: Julian Bloom Lecture Theatre at the Education and Conference Centre, The Royal Marsden NHS Trust. For further information call Margaret Ijegbai on 020 7808 2921 or email: conferencentre@rmh.nhs.uk
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