Exeter Sessional GPs Group

1^st March 2005

Guest Speaker. 1

Pensions Concerns. 1

Future ESGPG Meetings. 1

HPE Study Days. 1

Courses. 1

Vacancies. 1

New meeting time. 2

Committee. 2

Guest Speaker

Dr Nick Withers gave a talk entitled “The Breathless Patient”. He discussed the importance of obtaining a full history in order to differentiate between asthma and COPD and make the correct diagnosis.. He explained the use of spirometry and how to interpret the measurements and flow curves. Dr Withers also indicated that reversibility is no longer considered necessary under NICE guidelines but is still a QOF requirement in the COPD indicator. It is hoped that this will be changed with the next QOF review, probably in 2006.

Pensions Concerns

Dr Peter Kennerley (LMC representative for the Group) provided an update to the members. A comprehensive update can found in the March LMC Newsletter (Issue 50) by Dr Mark Selman (Deputy Chairman NASGP).

Future ESGPG Meetings

5^th April - “Financial and Taxation Issues for Sessional GPs”

Mr Andrew Spears (Accountant)

3^rd May - “Psychiatry Update” Dr Jeremy Speller

(Consultant Psychiatrist)

7^th June - “Abnormal Biochemical Values” Dr Morris Salzmann

(Consultant Clinical Biochemist, RD&E)

HPE Study Days

The next HPE study day meeting dates are as follows:

20^th April

5^th June

18^th July

All are welcome and it’s free! Those eligible for HPE will get funding to attend. Contact John Deacon on 01752 311972.

Courses

“Stress Management and Relaxation” There is no course fee. The course will be held on Friday 22^nd April at Hotel Barcelona, Exeter (1.30-4.15pm). Dr Kennerley has further details if required.

Vacancies

Mount Pleasant Health Centre, Exeter is looking for a salaried GP/retainer to work 4-5 sessions per week. Start date is negotiable and informal visits welcome. For more information please contact Joni Hore (Personnel Manager) or any of the partners on (01392) 270497.

New meeting time

Please note that the meetings are now scheduled to start at 7pm and food arrives at 7.15pm, with the guest speaker planned to commence at 7.45pm.

Committee

Dr Vik Mohan ............................................................................................... Email: mohanvik@hotmail.com

Dr Diane Baker............................................................................................. Email: diane@belbury.freeserve.co.uk

Dr Peter Kennerley (LMC Representative) ................................................... Email: peter.kennerley1@btopenworld.com

Dr Liam Kinsella .......................................................................................... Email: lkinsella@doctors.org.uk

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