ENT Disorders in Primary Care ML2108

CPD Hours : 3

Aims

This audio presentation, by an experienced GP, will develop your consultation skills in assessing ENT conditions including dizziness and vertigo in primary care.

 Objectives

• Know how to assess and manage common ENT problems in primary care
• Know about watchful waiting and use of delayed prescriptions
• Know how and when to refer to ENT secondary care for non-urgent referrals
• recognise red flags and ENT emergencies and how to refer
• Able to recognise the difference between vertigo and dizziness.
• Identify red flags and emergencies and refer appropriately.

Content

• Common ear conditions including otitis media, otitis externa
• Assessment of hearing using Rhinne and Weber and Romberg testing
• Identifying cholesteatomas, auricular haematoma, perforations, glue ear.
• Otitis media, otitis externa, assessment and treatment
• Treatment of ear perforations and other ear trauma
• Identifying common disorders including labyrinthitis, BPPV, Meniere’s
• Foreign bodies and abnormalities in the nose
• Assessment of the throat and recognition of throat disorders
• Identification of tonsillitis, glandular fever and quinsy
• Vertigo and Dizziness

Who Should Attend

Healthcare professionals working in advanced roles in primary care and general practice

Pre-Requisites

It is recommended that participants have a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience and has completed a clinical examination skills session

Session includes

• Work booklet
• Audio presentation
• Quiz

Lecturer: Dr Sanjeev Kalia, General Practitioner in Birmingham

Recommended Courses

Minor Illness

ENT Examination Masterclass

Dizziness Webinar

Ear Disorders Webinar

Clinical Examination Skills Workshop