EXOGENOUS STEROID AND ADRENAL SUPPRESSION WITH REFERENCE TO NATIONAL PATIENT SAFETY ALERT (AUG 2020) To understand impact of exogenous steroid on hormones excreted by adrenal glands let’s briefly look at adrenal glands: Adrenal glands are small triangular shaped glands located on top of both kidneys. These glands are a part of endocrine system. Cortex of […]
Belmatt Healthcare Training has been delivering the Mandatory Training course to GP and nurses who book via the Royal society of Medicine, General Practice Section for the past 4 years. The practical face to face sessions are usually over subscribed and very popular. The recent pandemic has meant converting our courses to e-learning units. We […]
This month we are very proud when one of our own had her work published by NICE. Aneela runs a range of courses at Belmatt and regularly provides case studies for our Advanced Practitioners on our WhatsApp group. Please see her article published in NICE guidelines below: https://www.nice.org.uk/sharedlearning/safe-prescribing-of-high-risk-drugs Aims and objectives NICE recommends safe prescribing […]
Author : Daisy Mupfumira No doubt you are aware of the rise in mental health issues in the workplace which was already on the increase and now exacerbated by the pandemic. The Royal College of Psychiatrists, just this week have expressed concern that as a nation we might be heading for a pandemic with mental […]
“If you fail, never give up because F.A.I.L. means “first Attempt in Learning”; End is not the end, in fact E.N.D. means “Effort Never Dies”; If you get No as an answer, remember N.O. means “Next Opportunity” So Let’s be positive. “Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam of feel LIFE” This week we prepare for our upcoming Prescribing Update on Saturday 26 September 2020. The morning session covers […]
Influenza: Tips from the World Health Organisation As summer speeds past with the current heat wave which we are enjoying for albeit a short period of time, we will soon be approaching winter and the flu season. Our Flu Update on 12 August 2020 will focus on updating your knowledge and skills on the influenza […]
This month we are developing a mentorship programme that includes a one day Clinical examination workshop, 50hrs supervised practice and concludes with an OSCE style practical assessment.The OSCE will be held in a GP consulting room with 6 stations including History Taking, Cardio-respiratory, ENT, Abdominal and Neurological. This programme helps you to develop your practical […]
