An Introduction to Haematology Care

Monday 25th Feburary 2019

Education Centre (Dept. 17), The Christie, Manchester, M20 4BX

Overview

This study day will provide a basic understanding of caring for haematology patients. To provide a basic knowledge of the haematological malignancies and the complications that can occur when caring for them.

Further information

Fee £50 General Admission / £30 Livestream Visit www.christie.nhs.uk/soo-events Register https://haematology-care.eventbrite.co.uk Email education.events@christie.nhs.uk Call 0161 918 7409 Tweet @TheChristieSoO

Intended Audience

Newly qualified staff, new to haematology or staff wanting a refresher on basic knowledge. Also open to nurses, nursing students and other allied health professionals.

An Introduction to Haematology Care

Topics covered

Haematopoesis & Basic Immunology

Diagnosing Haematological Malignancies

Disease group sessions- Acute Leukaemia, Myeloma, Lymphoma

Acute toxicities

Stem cell transplant

Challenging conversations in early diagnosis

What happens when things go wrong?

Key Themes

Discussion and understanding of main haematological disease groups, their treatments, associated toxicities and supportive care. The role of clinical trials in haematology.

Aim/objectives

To provide a basic understanding of caring for haematology patients

Intended audience

Newly qualified staff who are new to haematology or staff wanting a refresher on basic knowledge

Fees £50 General Admission £30 Live Stream

To register click here

Sponsorship

This event is supported by the following companies who will be exhibiting with trade stands.

They have had no input into the agenda or selection of topics or speakers.

Learning outcomes

This day will provide a basic knowledge of haematological malignancies and the complications that can occur when caring for them. Delegates will gain an understanding of the main haematological disease groups, their treatments, associated toxicities and supportive care as well as the role of clinical trials in haematology

08.30 Registration and Coffee

08.55 Welcome and Introduction

09.00 Haematopoiesis & basic immunology

Dr Dan Wiseman - Honorary Consultant, The Christie

09.30 Diagnosing haematological malignancies

Dr Richard Chasty - Consultant in Haematology, The Christie

10.00 Acute leukaemia

Jo Tomlins - Nurse Clinician, The Christie

10.30 Coffee break

10.55 The role of clinical trials in haematology Tamara Garciaopez - Senior Clinical Research Nurse, The Christie

11.20 Acute toxicities in early diagnosis - tumour lysis, DIC Dr Anna Castleton - Consultant in Haematology, The Christie

11:50 Patient experience at Bloodwise with a focus on an evidence-based solution to training needs in haemato-oncology nursing

Bloodwise

12.20 Lunch

13.05 Introduction to stem cell transplantation

Angela Leather - Transplant Co-ordinator, The Christie

13.35 Challenging conversations in early diagnosis

Marie Waller - Haematology Advanced Nurse Practitioner, CMFT

14.05 Myeloma

Dr Jim Cavet - Consultant in Haematology, The Christie

14.35 Lymphoma

Dr Adam Gibb - Clinical Research Fellow, The Christie

15.05 Coffee break

15.20 Managing haematology patients who are acutely unwell - Critical Care Jude McLellan - Resuscitation & Acute Oncology Outreach Specialist, The Christie

15.50 Managing haematology patients with palliative & supportive Care Roxanne Spencer - Haematology and BMT CNS, The Christie

16.20 Patient Perspective

16.40 Summary and Close Sponsors Exhibitors

This event is supported by the above companies who will be exhibiting with trade stands.

They have had no input into the agenda or selection of topics or speakers.

An Introduction to Haematology Care