3rd Medical Justice Doctors Training Day

Written by Emma Ginn

Saturday 17 November 2007 - 09:30h - 15:30h Harrow Road Health Centre 209 Harrow Road London W2 5EH Programme ; Introduction:  09.30 - 10.00 Working with Medical Justice, our aims + objectives.  How consulting an independent doctor can/has helped detainees. Part 1 - Clinical 10:00 -1130h 1. PTSD 2. Other mental health problems in detention: 3. Physical evidence of torture: 4. Physical health problems in detainees and what to look for in the general clinical examination. Discussion, followed by break Part 2 - Admin + communication 1150 - 1320h 5. The referral process and working as part of a team 6. Arranging the medical visit and getting into IRCs; ensuring a proper consulting room. 7. Visiting as a new doctor 8. Using the medical records 9. Communicating with IRC healthcare staff - in urgent situations, as well as generally 10. Consulting with detainees on the phone Discussion, followed by lunch break Part 3 - Medico-Legal 1400 - 1530 11. Writing the report - letters, Dr's statement, and formal MLRs 12. Working with lawyers 13. When there is no lawyer 14. Making complaints, when necessary General discussion, including: - arranging to visit within the next 4 weeks - feedback and topics for future training days Finish - 1530 To register or for more information:contact Dr Jonathan Fluxman on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Last Updated ( Monday, 15 October 2007 )

 

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