On 21/04/16 KAPCU’s first clinical training session took place at the University of Kent’s Medway campus and was well attended. Whilst aimed mainly at GPs, the event attracted many interested colleagues. After an informal lunch, two excellent presentations triggered plenty of participation.
EKHUFT Renal Consultant Dr Ian John delivered the training. The topic was acute kidney injury (AKI); statistics, advice, management and treatment. Ian also highlighted CHSS PhD student Helen Hobbs’ current AKI research. The training session ended with an active case study discussion.
Clinical Research Fellow Dr Vanessa Short then gave a short talk on getting involved in CHSS research.
CHSS and EKHUFT’s Clinical Professor, Chris Farmer (pictured), followed with a research seminar. He asked why we need to develop primary and secondary care research. Answer – because 97% of the public think it’s important! Chris discussed the huge benefits of research and of public and patient involvement (PPI). He is working with the NIHR and EKHUFT to increase PPI.
The seminar continued with discussion about sequential processing of patients. Chris talked about alert systems and patient self-monitoring at home. According to Chris, we all need to get to grips with technology and apps to self-manage our own health! He stressed the importance of the amalgamation of patient information in primary care.
CHSS Professor of Primary and Community Care Patricia Wilson closed the event.
KAPCU seminars are regular events. Contact: Helen Wooldridge: h.l.wooldridge@kent.ac.uk
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