Nurses Training Day

On April 29th. Brain Tumour Action funded a well-attended Training Day in association with the Scottish Adult Neuro-Oncology Network (SANON) and the Edinburgh Centre for Neuro-oncology. The event, a masterclass for nurses, was held at The Western General Hospital and was attended by more than sixty nurses from all over the UK representing a wide range of disciplines.

After a brief introduction from BTA there were talks on a range of subjects including ā€˜Distress and Depression in Glioma Patientsā€™ by Dr. Alasdair Rooney and ā€˜Managing Seizuresā€™ by Yvonne Leavy. Dr. Julie Read talked about the problems of diagnosis and recognition of symptoms which, because she was speaking both as GP and Carer, gave her observations an extra authority. Prof. Ian Whittle discussed different surgical interventions and Dr. Zoe Morris gave a detailed analysis of neuro-oncology imaging. Andrew Anderson from the Maggieā€™s Centre illustrated ā€œDifficult Situations and Questionsā€ while Dr. Simon Kerrigan considered cognition in patients with brain tumours.

It is hoped that this worthwhile event can be repeated in other parts of the UK since this is a disease that requires expert knowledge at all levels, from diagnosis to treatment and care. Brain Tumour Action is delighted to be able to assist in this practical way.

May 5, 2010   Posted in: News from BTA, Uncategorized


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