Members’ events
‘Managing your medicines’ seminar highly rated by members
Photo: Dr Iñaki Bovill and Shirley Kuo
On 27 February Chelsea and Westminster held the second Medicine for Members event of 2013.
The seminar, on ‘Managing your medicines’, was presented by Dr Iñaki Bovill (Consultant in Medicine for the Elderly) and Shirley Kuo (Clinical Pharmacist).
The topic proved popular with 33 people attending with many questions from the audience after the presentation.
Feedback from those who attended was very positive with 100% of respondents ‘agreeing’ or ‘strongly agreeing’ that they found the event useful.
The Medicine for Members schedule for the rest of 2013 is currently being agreed. Please check back for details.
Empathetic End of Life Care seminar proves popular with members
Photo: Dr Sarah Cox with Martin Lewis (Public Governor)
It was a full house for the Medicine for Members seminar on End of Life Care, which took place on Tuesday 19 February.
Chelsea and Westminster Palliative Care Consultant Dr Sarah Cox gave a sensitive presentation covering a variety of aspects about end of life care. The evening concluded with an active question and answer session.
Feedback from attendees showed that 93% people found the seminar useful and 91% would recommend future Medicine for Members events. There were also some very positive comments including:
- “Dr Cox’s dealing with questions was brilliant—she is obviously an outstandingly, caring and empathetic doctor.”
- “Dr Cox was excellent at answering questions and putting our fears to rest.”
- “I found Dr Cox’s presentation very clear, reassuring and informative. Can she please be in charge for me and my family.”
The next Medicine for Members seminar is on ‘Managing your Medicines’ and takes place at 5:30pm on Wednesday 27 February. There are a handful of places still available on this seminar—if you would like to reserve a place please email medicine4members@chelwest.nhs.uk or call 020 3315 6829.
