RCPE: ME/CFS and Long COVID

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Overview

Please note: This is now a catch-up only event. Please book online and you will receive access information via email.

In keeping with Federation regulations, CPD certificates can only be sent to those who have completed the attendance/feedback survey before the close. In light of the subject matter for this event, we have secured an extension to complete the survey until 3 months after the live event.

This event may be of particular interest to medical colleagues who support patients with ME/CFS or Long Covid.

The latest in our special edition series is focused on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Long Covid. These complex multi-system illnesses have increased in prevalence since the Covid-19 pandemic, and can be highly disabling, significantly impacting a person’s ability to work and function in daily life.

During this webinar you will learn about the pathophysiology of ME/CFS and Long Covid, clinical presentation, making a diagnosis, and common associated conditions such as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). You will also learn about up-to-date management strategies and treatments. You will hear from the patient perspective, a very important aspect in learning, understanding and managing these conditions. Levels of severity of ME/CFS will also be discussed, including the impact on nutrition and the use of supplemental nutrition. Finally you will hear about current and emerging research into both the understanding and management of ME/CFS and Long Covid.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to Dr Marie-Claire Grounds and Dr Hannah Preston for their support in developing this event.

Please note the presentations will be available to view on catch-up the second working day after the live event. Delegates can continue to register for catch-up access only after the live event has taken place.

Delegates will have the opportunity to submit questions to the speakers which will be addressed live at the event taking place at 6.00pm – 8.30pm (BST)

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Programme

Improving our clinical understanding of infection-related chronic illness

18.00	Introduction & Welcome by Dr Kerri Baker, Dean of Education, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
18.05	Co-Chairs: Dr Marie-Claire Grounds & Dr Hannah Preston Patient perspective Karima Rahman, MEAction, Scotland
18.15	Overview - What is ME/CFS, brief pathophysiology, common symptoms, PEM and pacing Dr Michelle Bull, Frailty Academy Programme Manager, Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust & Ms Karen Leslie, Chartered Physiotherapist
18.40	POTS and Dysautonomia- what, tests, current treatments Dr Nicholas Gall, Consultant Cardiologist, King's College Hospital, London
19.05	Severe and very severe ME/CFS, including impact on nutrition Jaime Seltzer, Scientific Director, MEAction Network, USA #MEAction
19.30	Refreshment Break
19.40	Long Covid - What, how, who, impact Professor Danny Altmann, Professor of Immunology, Imperial College, London
20.05	Current and emerging research Dr David Putrino, Director of Rehabilitation Innovation, Mount Sinai, New York City
20.30	Close & Thanks

Fees

Please note this event will be delivered online, 6.00pm – 8.30pm and access information will be emailed to all registered delegates prior to the event going live.

Registration fees
	Fee
Standard fee	£20

Further Information

Please note: This is now a catch-up only event. Please book online and you will receive access information via email.

Please note in keeping with Federation regulations, CPD certificates can only be sent to those who have completed the attendance/feedback survey before the close. In light of the subject matter for this event, we have secured an extension to complete the survey until 3 months after the live event.

This event is open to all grades of medical, health care and scientific staff and to students.

Presentations will be available to delegates to catch up at your convenience after the live event from the online portal. The access details sent by the RCPE to registered delegates in advance of 4th June will give access to the catch-up talks after the event.

Certificates

All relevant events are approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To receive a CPD certificate delegates must have completed the online attendance register/feedback survey. The survey will close 3 months after the event, and certificates will be issued shortly after.

Venue:

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, RCPE, Online, BST

Credits

Activity Code

148348

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Event Coordinator

Orela Deane

Telephone

+ 44 (0)131 247 3659

Email

o.deane@rcpe.ac.uk