Head and Neck urgent two week wait referrals in Lancashire & South Cumbria – an Update (NW231012D)

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SubjectOral Cancer Awareness
DescriptionThis webinar will introduce delegates to the new regional online referral process for all urgent (2 week wait) head and neck referrals in Lancashire and South Cumbria. It will provide an update on the criteria for referrals and the recognition of clinical presentations requiring urgent referral.
Additional information

This webinar will be delivered via MS Teams 

Please download the MS Teams app to your device in advance of the meeting where possible, to avoid any connection issues. You can download the app to your laptop by clicking here. To download the app on your phone or tablet visit your device’s app store.

It is advised that where possible, you use a laptop/PC as this seems to alleviate potential issues.

Registration begins at 18:15

*Please note this course is fully subsidised by NHS England, if you fail to attend this session you will be charged a cancellation fee of £30.

An MS Teams invite will be sent to you via email no later than 2 days before the webinar.

VenueMS Teams, Webinar  View details
Date & timeThursday 12 October 2023, 18:30 to 20:00
LecturersNick Barkworth, Ms Clare Granger & Professor Panayiotis Kyzaz  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dentist

Development outcomeA, B
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours1:30
CostNo charge
Aims

Provide information on the content and process for the new regional online urgent Head & Neck referral pathway for dentists.

Inform general dental practitioners (GDPs) and general medical practitioners (GPs) about the importance of early diagnosis in oral cancer

Objectives

Specify the structure of the new pathway and referral form and create a forum for discussion regarding implementation of the new referral process.

Enable GDP/GPs to adopt a structured approach in assessing and referring patients with suspected oral cancer.

Learning outcomes

Attendees will have an understanding of the new regional online process for urgent Head & Neck referrals within Lancashire & South Cumbria.

  • GDP/GP to be able to recognise the cardinal signs and red flag symptoms of oral cancer.
  • To identify the benign presentations that do not warrant a two week wait referral