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

Session One
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

Session Two
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

Session Three
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

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