‘To treat or not to treat’: what principles can we use to guide us when navigating difficult treatment decisions

All of us have difficult cases that stick with us. Sometimes knowing what we theoretically ‘can’ do and what we ‘should’ do for an individual patient is morally and ethically challenging. During this event we share two cases and invite comment from leading experts in the fields of ethics, psychiatry and medico-legal practice to discuss principles that can help guide decision making. Equipping you with tools to guide better decision making for your patients.

Scottish Society of Physicians Annual Meeting

The Scottish Society for Physicians is looking forward to an in person meeting at the Townhouse Hotel  in Melrose on 29 and 30 September.  Technology allowing we also hope to offer this as hybrid meeting. Our Fitzgerald Peel Lecturer is Dr Caroline Elton (an occupational psychologist and coach, and author of “Only Human – the Secret Lives of Doctors) speaking on “What makes medicine so demanding?  Insights from Occupational Psychology”.

Glasgow Gastro Conference

Glasgow Gastro Conference 16 September 2022
Venue: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Celebrating its fifth year, we are delighted to announce that Glasgow Gastro Conference 2022 will return to a face to face format.

This one-day Conference will consist of interactive presentations, case based learning and state of the art lectures, with both national and international experts providing topical updates on a wide range of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy issues.

RCPE Hybrid* Course: 25th Advanced Gastroenterology & Hepatology Course

Audience:     This well-established, two-day course attracts trainees and consultants from across the UK and Globally.  
Remit:            The course will provide an update on the latest evidence base for the management and treatment of gastrointestinal and liver conditions presented by our expect speakers over the course of the two days including:  Cytosponge in the diagnosis of oesophagogastric cancer// What is new in the management // The medical management of Crohn’s disease in 2022 – state of the art// Primary biliary cholangitis// Alcoholic liver disease

Lower GI polypectomy skills

This is one-day intensive practical course using the WIMAT porcine model of endoscopic polypectomy. The course provides an overview and practical experience of how to perform safe and effective polypectomy. Hands on training will include practical polypectomy, tatooing, endoclip placement and endoscopic mucosal resection.