Dr Nicole Tang
Dr Tang is running award-winning research trials into insomnia CBT within the pain clinic.
This unique webinar brings together experts from two separate faculties, Pain Medicine and Sleep Medicine, to explore the bidirectional link between pain and sleep.
A bad night sleep worsens pain. Many patients attribute poor sleep to the primary pain condition rather than considering distinct and treatable primary sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea or restless legs. Learning how to spot and treat sleep disorders improves outcomes in the pain clinic.
Attendees can expect to:
A CPD certificate with 3 CPD credits will be issued to those joining the webinar live as well as those who watch the recording afterwards. Certificates will be issued 7 days after the webinar to those who watch it live and after 30 days for those that watch the recording.
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We would like to thank our sponsors UCB Pharma Ltd and Neuraxpharm UK Ltd for their support of this webinar. Please note that the scientific programme and content has not been influenced in any way by the sponsor.
The Andrew Lawson Prize
First prize: £200 and free attendance to a Pain Medicine meeting of your choice.
Open to: All medical students and trainees in pain medicine up to APT level. Submissions from trainees of other specialties will also be accepted.
Submission deadline: 17 July 2020
Application guidelines:
Submit a 3,000-word essay on the topic: Long-term pain, sleep, and pain medications: Vicious circles, or good cycles? The winner will be required to present their essay at a Pain Medicine meeting. To find out more or to submit your essay, click here.
Dr Tang is running award-winning research trials into insomnia CBT within the pain clinic.
President of the Sleep Medicine faculty
Dr Anderson has published research into the cardiometabolic and sleep impact of the commonly prescribed pain medications. She explores the impact of deprescribing opioids on sleep and restless legs.
Professor at Imperial College London
Dr Wilson has extensive research experience of psychopharmacology and all aspects of polysomnography in the understanding of sleep and the investigation of sleep disorders.
Dr Pattinson works within the academic pain team in Oxford and has studied the impact of opioids upon respiratory control.
Dr Anthony Ordman, Consultant in Pain medicine
Dr Kirstie Anderson, President, Sleep Medicine Section, Royal Society of Medicine
Dr Sue Wilson, Honorary Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Psychiatry, Division of Brain Sciences, Imperial College London
Dr Kyle Pattinson, University of Oxford
Chair: Dr Kirstie Anderson
Dr Rexford Musa, Consultant Sleep and Respiratory Physician, Sleep Disorders Centre, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust
Dr Alexander Nesbitt, Consultant Neurologist and Sleep Physician
Chair: Dr Kirstie Anderson
Chair: Dr Anthony Ordman
Monty Lyman, Junior Doctor, Oxford University Hospitals
Dr Kirstie Anderson and Dr Anthony Ordman
Online
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Special rates for difficult times
The RSM wishes to offer healthcare professionals continued learning opportunities during the coronavirus pandemic. The RSM’s COVID-19 online events are available free of charge, while there will be small charges to register for other online education. These fees will enable the RSM to continue its programme of activities and will apply during the course of the pandemic.