In February we were welcomed to the Royal Free Hospital by Dr James Goldring. Many thanks to him for organising the day, and to everyone facilitating such interesting sessions. Obesity and sleep disordered Breathing, Dr Swapna Mandal began the day with an update on obesity. She reminded us that physiology is different in people with … Continue reading
A small but select group of trainees met at the North Middlesex Hospital for a day featuring: palliative and end of life care; TB; SLT perspectives on aspiration; and home NIV. Many thanks to Dr Stefan Lozewicz for co-ordinating the day. Palliative Care Dr Vinnie Nambisan, Consultant in Palliative Care, started the day with a topical subject, palliative … Continue reading
In June we were welcomed to the Whittington Hospital for a day on breathlessness. We were joined by colleagues including respiratory specialist nurses, physiotherapists, specialist pharmacists, members of NHS England and a doctor from the Netherlands. A big tick in the multidisciplinary team curriculum box! Breathlessness vs respiratory failure: what matters to patients and respiratory clinicians? … Continue reading
In March we gathered at the London Chest Hospital for a day of allergy, ventilation and surgery. Many thanks to Marilu (Dr Marilu Nuila) for co-ordinating the day. Interesting facts about the London Chest Hospital: The London Chest Hospital was founded in 1848 at a meeting held at the London Tavern in the City of … Continue reading