changes and challenges: the consultants’ thoughts
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MCN Annual Professional Conference 27 th May 2009. CHANGES AND CHALLENGES: The Consultants’ Thoughts. Ken McHardy. The Diabetes Resource Room. Telephone support - Patients - Professionals. 22,000 patients. Liaison roles. 12-20% of hospital in-patients. Many Wards - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
CHANGES AND CHALLENGES:CHANGES AND CHALLENGES:The Consultants’ ThoughtsThe Consultants’ Thoughts
Ken McHardy
MCN Annual Professional Conference27th May 2009
22,000 patients
12-20% of hospital in-patients
Many WardsMany conditions/
proceduresNew T1DMPumps
Telephone support - Patients - Professionals
Liaison roles
The Diabetes Resource RoomThe Diabetes Resource Room
Consultant Staff : Current IssuesConsultant 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