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CHANGES AND CHALLENGES: The Consultants’ Thoughts

The 2009 MCN Annual Professional Conference focused on "Changes and Challenges" in diabetes management. Key topics included insights from various specialists like Dr. Prakash Abraham discussing insulin pumps, Dr. Ann Gold on psychology services, and advancements in professional education by Dr. Ken McHardy. The conference emphasized the role of diabetes resource rooms, telephone support for patients and professionals, and the increasing use of T1DM pumps. Discussion also covered national protocols and multi-disciplinary approaches to improve patient care.

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CHANGES AND CHALLENGES: The Consultants’ Thoughts

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  1. MCN Annual Professional Conference 27th May 2009 CHANGES AND CHALLENGES:The Consultants’ Thoughts Ken McHardy

  2. The Diabetes Resource Room Telephone support - Patients - Professionals 22,000 patients Liaison roles 12-20% of hospital in-patients Many Wards Many conditions/ procedures New T1DM Pumps

  3. Consultant Staff : Current Issues • Dr Prakash Abraham :Insulin Pumps; Drug Trials • Dr Ann Gold :Psychology Services; Exercise Classes • Dr Ken McHardy :Professional Education; Practice Support • Dr Amalia Mayo :Paediatric Services • Dr Christine Park :National DKA Protocol • Dr Donald Pearson :National Clinical Lead; Adolescents • Dr Sam Philip :Orkney Teleclinic; Diabetes IT • Dr Fiona Strachan :Multi-disciplinary Foot Clinic • Dr Wendy Watson :Education; Waiting Times

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