How to Deal with Stomas

This is part 1 in our 2 part gastroenterology webinar series.

The webinar will focus on issues predominant in patients with high output stomas on gastrointestinal surgical wards and is suitable for pharmacists who have recently specialised as well as those who are working at early advanced levels. The webinar will include information and advice for primary care pharmacists in managing patients with high output stomas.

This webinar has been designed for primary and secondary care pharmacists and pharmacy technicians involved in the care of patients with stomas.  The webinar is suitable for those newly qualified, those with an interest in gastroenterology and looking to expand their knowledge, those who have recently specialised as well as those who are working at early advanced levels.

The aim of this webinar is to provide the required knowledge and skills for pharmacy teams who are involved in the care of patients with stomas

After this webinar, attendees should be able to:

• Describe the different type of stomas and how they differ in their behaviours
• Discuss the pharmaceutical management of high output stomas
• Discuss alternative options to high output stoma management when medical management fails

Speaker:
Roshni Patel, Lead Specialist Pharmacist, Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition, London North West University Healthcare Trust

Chair:
Fiona Rees, Consultant Pharmacist, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

The expected duration of this webinar is 1 hour.

Registration for this webinar will close at midnight on 05 September 2024.

If you are not a member of UKCPA but wish to attend this event either as a guest or by applying for UKCPA membership in order to attend this webinar as part of your membership package, your guest account or membership application must be completed by 27 August 2024.  Please note that the administration and activation of membership or guest accounts can take up to 7 working days.

Webinars in this series are:
Webinar 1: How to Deal with Stomas, taking place on Tuesday 10 September 2024, 1pm – 2pm
Webinar 2: Intestinal Failure the forgotten organ failure, taking place on Tuesday 29 October, 6.30pm – 7.30pm