Healthcare Technology for the Physician

Wednesday 23 April

Webinars

Wed 23 Apr

18:30 - 20:20

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Activity code: 151751

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Overview

We are delighted to bring you this exciting webinar, exploring cutting-edge advancements in medical technology. Our programme features three expert-led sessions:

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
Wearable technology in Parkinson’s Disease
The artificial pancreas and closed-loop systems in diabetes

Delegates will

Understand Emerging Healthcare Technologies

Participants will gain insights into the latest advancements in healthcare technology, including Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS), wearable devices for Parkinson’s disease, and closed-loop systems for diabetes management.

Evaluate the Impact of Technology on Patient Care

Attendees will explore how innovations like POCUS and wearable technology improve diagnostic accuracy, monitoring, and overall patient outcomes in clinical practice.

Incorporate Advanced Tools into Practice

Physicians will learn how to integrate cutting-edge tools, such as the artificial pancreas and wearable devices, into their workflows to enhance treatment strategies and patient management.

Speaker information will be updated as it is received.

Target audience: This webinar is open to a global audience of all levels - consultants, trainees, students and AHPs.

Organising Committee: Dr Kerri Baker & Dr Jonathan Bardgett

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Programme

Wednesday 23 April 2025

This webinar starts at 18:30 UK time

18:30	Introduction & Welcome Dr Kerri Baker, Dean of Education and Joint Dean of Training, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, & Acute Physician, NHS Fife
	Chair: Dr Jonathan Bardgett, Acute Physician, NHS Lothian
18:35	High Yield Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Professor John Kugler MD Clinical, Professor of Medicine, Stanford University, USA
19:10	Wearable technology in Parkinson’s Disease Dr Luc Evers, PHD, Senior Researcher, Radboud Center, Netherlands
19:45	The artificial pancreas and closed-loop systems in diabetes Dr Fraser Gibb, Consultant Physician, Honorary Clinical Reader, University of Edinburgh
20:20	Close

Please note that on occasion event programmes may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Fees

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	Fee £
Standard fee	20
RCPE Fellow / Member	10
Allied Health Professional	10
RCPE Student Member	0

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Cancellation policy

If you have to cancel your place within 4 days of this event, we regret that we are unable to provide a refund.

The event will be available to view on-demand for 28 days after the live event, therefore, there is still an opportunity to view the talks if you are not able to attend on the day.

Bookings Terms & Conditions: Please read the College's full event bookings Ts&Cs regarding event changes, CPD, and data protection.

Further information

Certificates

All relevant events are approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To receive a CPD certificate delegates must have completed the online feedback survey. The survey will close 28 days after the original broadcast of the event on the 21 May 2025, with certificates being issued shortly after this.

Please note that in order to obtain a CPD certificate you must have confirmed your attendance via the online feedback survey within the 28-day period

Certificates cannot be issued after the survey has closed.