Oral Cancer Improving Early Detection (MK010319)
Availability | Course has taken place |
Subject | Oral Cancer |
Description | Oral Cancer is an increasing problem. The outlook is much better if the cancer is diagnosed early. The GDC believes that regularly keeping up-to-date in this topic makes a contribution to patient safety. |
Additional information | 09.00 - 09.30 Registration Programme starts at 09.30am 09.30 - 13.00 pm Lecture ( 30 minutes coffee break ) CLOSE 13.00 |
Venue | Milton Keynes Postgraduate Centre, Milton Keynes View details |
Date & time | Friday 1 March 2019, 09:30 to 13:00 |
Lecturer | Dr Caroline Pankhurst View details |
Target audience | Recommended to all |
Development outcome | A, C |
Course style | Lecture |
Core topic | Oral Cancer: Early detection |
CPD hours | 3:00 |
Cost | £25.00 |
Aims | To improve the ability to refer oral cancers as early as possible to improve the outcome for the patient To apply prevention strategies for oral cancer |
Objectives | 1 To discuss why oral cancer cases in the UK and worldwide are increasing. 2 To revise the signs and symptoms of potentially malignant conditions and squamous cell carcinoma. 3 To discuss the selection criteria for referral, in accordance with current local arrangements and national guidance. 4 To discuss how the whole dental team can work together to prevent oral cancer and improve early detection. |
Learning outcomes | Following the course learners should be able to : 1 List the risk factors of oral cancer, and identify patients at increased risk so as to present them with risk-reduction strategies appropriate to their needs. 2 List potentially malignant conditions and describe the ways oral cancer can present clinically. 3 Use selection criteria for referral guidelines to assist in clinical decision making for urgent referrals. 4 Answer patient queries at an appropriate level, so as to provide clear information about oral cancer screening referral arrangements and survival rates. |