Wounds are a common occurrence in patients with terminal illnesses, it has been estimated that approximately one third of palliative care patients will experience a pressure ulcer.Pressure wounds are seen most often in elderly and terminally ill patients as a result skin failure a naturally occurring process commonly associated with terminal illness wherein the skin begins to break down and die.At the end of life multiple risk factors can lead to pressure ulcers.The prevention and management of pressure ulcers at the end of life must also be balanced alongside the patients preferences presenting ethical dilemmas such as when prevention and active management should stop in the last days of life.This national conference focuses on the reduction and management of pressure ulcers at the end of life, from risk assessment to controlling pain and discomfort in the last days of life.

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The Scottish Research Nurse & Coordinators Network was established in 2005 and aims to provide a communication forum whereby research nurses, co-ordinators and others working in the field of Clinical Research can network together and provide peer support in an open and constructive environment.

The search is on to find the Scottish Research Nurse of the Year 2020.Organised by SRNCN, this year’s award is designed to recognise and reward excellence in the research nurse profession as well as to increase the wider understanding of clinical research nursing.

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This conference focuses on the prevention and management of pressure ulcers including monitoring, reporting and improvement.

This stream will focus on sustainability of pressure ulcer prevention through the introduction consistent processes and practice to eliminate pressure ulcers, and managing them effectively if they do occur.The stream will consider the factors that increase the risk of pressure ulcer development and also look at a case study focusing on reducing pressure ulcers in older people living with frailty.

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As an international Doctor the transition to the NHS is not always an easy one.Different cultures, practices and structures can all represent barriers to effective working and patient care.This conference focuses on the important issue of supporting International Doctors in the NHS, from recruitment and induction to ongoing support.This conference aims to improve support for International Doctors working in the NHS.

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The 28th European Congress of Psychiatry, EPA 2020, is guided by the motto, The shared heritage of European psychiatry.Be a part of the future discussion and educational forums on a range of topics in the field of psychiatry, psychology, social work, and clinical trials.

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Protecting the brain from perioperative neurologic injury is a goal for all anaesthetists.Perioperative insults around the time of surgery can result in long-term neurological complications, especially in vulnerable populations such as the young and old.

The 2020 Auckland City Symposium will provide an exciting update on anaesthesia and the brain.An international, multi-disciplinary panel including experts Professor Kristin Engelhard and Associate Professor Lis Evered will cover important topics ranging from traumatic brain injury, the Perioperative Brain Health Initiative, paediatric neurotoxicity as well as updates on the most recent scientific evidence for depth of anaesthesia, management of acute stroke and novel uses of anaesthetic agents.

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The American College of Cardiology's 69th Annual Scientific Session & Expo together with the World Heart Federation World Congress of Cardiology will take place in Chicago, Illinois.The American College of Cardiology is the professional home for more than 52,000 cardiovascular professionals from around the world. ACC 2020 will provide an engaging and empowering educational environment that offers state-of-the-art updates, expert perspectives on challenging clinical decisions regarding patients with cardiovascular diseases, and tools to help clinicians navigate challenges faced in clinical practice with the collective goal of improving patient outcomes.

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At AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo, March 28–April 1, 2020 in Anaheim, CA, you can discover the newest innovations for the surgical suite, connect with recruiters from top health systems, and participate in educational workshops and hands-on simulation trainings.

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We are excited to welcome thousands of your peers and colleagues to San Francisco, California, on March 28–31, 2020.ENDO is the place where leading experts, researchers, and the most respected clinicians in the field will converge to share the latest findings in hormone science that lead to the next breakthroughs in clinical care.

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The Society of Interventional Radiology is a national organization of physicians, scientists and allied health professionals dedicated to improving public health through disease management and minimally invasive, image-guided therapeutic interventions.

SIR 2020 is designed to meet the educational needs of practicing interventional radiologists, IRs in-training, diagnostic radiologists and other physicians with a special interest in IR, as well as NPs and PAs.

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