CHANGES AND CHALLENGES: The Consultants’ Thoughts MCN Annual Professional Conference 27th May 2009 CHANGES AND CHALLENGES: The Consultants’ Thoughts Ken McHardy
The Diabetes Resource Room Telephone support - Patients - Professionals 22,000 patients Liaison roles 12-20% of hospital in-patients Many Wards Many conditions/ procedures New T1DM Pumps
Consultant Staff : Current Issues Dr Prakash Abraham : Insulin Pumps; Drug Trials Dr Ann Gold : Psychology Services; Exercise Classes Dr Ken McHardy : Professional Education; Practice Support Dr Amalia Mayo : Paediatric Services Dr Christine Park : National DKA Protocol Dr Donald Pearson : National Clinical Lead; Adolescents Dr Sam Philip : Orkney Teleclinic; Diabetes IT Dr Fiona Strachan : Multi-disciplinary Foot Clinic Dr Wendy Watson : Education; Waiting Times