Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Bristol
Thursday 18 September 2008
Venue: UBHT Education Centre, Upper Mauldin Street Bristol BS2 8AE
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a common and debilitating illness which can persist for years. Despite extensive research, the nature and pathogenesis of the condition remains enigmatic. There is continuing uncertainty and controversy concerning the physical and psychological components that may contribute to the initiation and perpetuation of the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome.
The guidelines published by NICE in August 2007 have met with a mixed response, but many have welcomed the development of evidence based advice about different treatment options.
The aim of this meeting is to take a broad look at chronic fatigue syndrome, examining its nature and definition, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical assessment and diagnosis, the patient perspective, and various approaches to treatment. This is a scientific conference and there will be an emphasis on an evidence based approach throughout.
Those attending the meeting will gain understanding of the various aspects of CFS being discussed, and be better able to help people suffering from this disabling condition.
Registration Details:
Trainee: £65
Fellow: £95
Associate: £85
Non-Fellow: £140
RSM Trainee: £55
RSM Student: £25
Student: £45
Nurse: £85
AHP: £85
Retired Fellow: £55
CPD: 5 credits
9.30 am |
Registration and Coffee |
9.55 am |
Welcome Address |
| Prof Mick Leary, Regional Sub Dean Royal Society of Medicine, Wessex | |
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Session One |
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| Chair: Prof Mick Leary, Regional Sub Dean Royal Society of Medicine, Wessex | |
10.00 am |
What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and what is ME? |
| Prof Peter White, Centre for Psychiatry, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, London | |
10.30 am |
What we know about the genetics of CFS/ME |
| Dr Nicholas Timson, Department of Social Medicine, University of Bristol | |
11.00 am |
Differential diagnosis of CFS/ME |
| Dr Damien Longson, Department of Psychiatry, North Manchester General Hospital | |
11.30 am |
Discussion |
11.40 am |
Coffee |
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Session Two |
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| Chair: Dr Esther Crawley, Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath | |
12.10 pm |
What it feels like to have CFS/ME |
| Mary-Jane Willows, Person with CFS/ME | |
12.40 pm |
Cognitive behaviour therapy for behaviour change in medical conditions |
| Dr Hazel O'Dowd, Team Leader CFS/ME Services, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol | |
1.10 pm |
Discussion |
1.20 pm |
Lunch |
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Session Three |
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| Chair: Dr Tim Chambers, Bristol Royal Children's Hospital | |
2.20 pm |
The NICE guidelines |
| Dr Esther Crawley, Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath | |
2.50 pm |
The practical management of CFS/ME |
| Dr Esther Crawley, Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath | |
3.20 pm |
Medication for symptom control. And beyond? |
| Prof Tony Pinching, Associate Dean for Cornwall & Professor of Clinical Immunology | |
3.50 pm |
Questions and Discussion |
4.20 pm |
Close of Meeting |