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There is a variety of palliative care training available for staff working in Care Homes, Care at Home, Community, and Acute Services. Please see below for details on the the palliative care courses available and booking information. These courses are delivered by NHS Lothian Clinical Education Team. Health and Social Care Workers, Registered Nurses and

Investigations at The Department of Sleep Medicine There are several types of sleep study conducted in the Department. Home Sleep Study People whose symptoms suggest they could have obstructive sleep apnoea have a limited study that can be performed in their own home. It involves a demonstration and fitting appointment in the Dept. and then the equipment is worn overnight at home and returned the

Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Antimicrobials can speed up your recovery if you have an infection and can save your life if you have a serious infection. However, overuse of antimicrobials can lead to antimicrobial resistance – infections with bugs that cannot be treated effectively with antimicrobials. Antimicrobial stewardship is about avoiding unnecessary use of antimicrobials and

Your CF annual review is a detailed assessment of every aspect of your condition and current therapies. This allows us to assess changes over the last year, identify where treatments can be improved, and produce a plan for the following year. ANNUAL REVIEW INVESTIGATIONS This includes breathing tests (lung function), exercise tests, blood tests, sputum

for Care Homes & Care at Home Services What does the team do? The Clinical Education and Training Team works collaboratively with other specialist teams to supportively plan and provide education to Care Homes and Care at Home/Services across NHS Lothian (NHSL) by: Care Homes as a Learning Environment Working in care homes is a

Any clinician based in South-East Scotland can request tests for hereditary haemochromatosis, whether because potentially symptomatic, or because of a family history of the condition. Molecular and Biochemical testing is recommended. Molecular testing Molecular lab will test for common variants (C282Y and H63D) & report results by 4-6 weeks directly to referring clinician. 1x EDTA tube Complete

Reflective practice is a key part of any role within the care sector, as it is through reflective practice that we can develop our skills and knowledge whilst applying to practice.Reflective Practice is one form of Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) which is a requirement of registration with the SSSC and adherence with the SSSC Code

About My Test What will happen during your appointment and what to do if you need to change your appointment. How Will I Know about My Appointment? Preparing for Your Appointment During Your Appointment Why is Screening Important Diabetic Eye Screening Understanding My Results

The Team What do the team do? CET works collaboratively with other specialist teams to supportively plan and provide timely consistent education to Care Homes/Care at Home/Care Home teams across NHS Lothian (NHSL) and also to advise them how to facilitate an effective learning environment for learners and all staff. Meet the Team To contact