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OH 2012: Progress in Practice has been designed by ALAMA to provide Occupational Health physicians with a programme packed with cutting edge clinical content, relevant professional advice and guidance on current issues.
The three day conference programme, outlined below, provides highly cost effective learning opportunity which has 16 validated CPD points. Read more about the Conference Package options and online booking information in Book now.
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12.00-12.45 |
Lunch |
12.45-13.00 |
Welcome
Official Welcome and Opening of Conference |
13.00-13.55 |
Occupational Health Provision in New York Police Department
NYPD Medical Division is charged with overseeing health, welfare and preparedness for 55,000 employees, determining suitability for training and fitness for duty, thereby ensuring viability and maintaining optimum strength. An insight into how this can be achieved.
Dr Eli Kleinman, Supervising Chief Surgeon, NYPD |
14.00-14.45 |
Illicit Drug Laboratories
The increase of these types of laboratories has widespread implications to emergency responders, local authorities and health agencies. Of particular concern is the ease of manufacture and associated hazards of Methamphetamine.
Sgt. David Jones, Metropolitan Police Service |
14.50-15.35 |
How line manager behaviour influences attendance
Line managers are vital for supporting return to work for employees who have been on long term sickness absence - our research provides a behavioural framework to help them fulfil this role.
Emma Donaldson-Feilder, Chartered Occupational Psychologist, Affinity Health at Work |
15.40-16.00 |
Coffee |
16.00-17.30 |
Special Interest: Police OH |
17.30-18.00 |
AGM |
From 19.00 |
Dinner
Informal Restaurant service, Beaumont Estate. |
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07.45-08.45 |
Special Interest: Local Authority OH Breakfast meeting |
08.50-08.55 |
Introduction |
9.00-10.10 |
Independent Review of Sickness Absence the findings
The independent review of "Sickness Absence" which was announced by the Prime Minister in February 2011 was established to seek recommendations to reduce absence and promote growth. The review has explored how the current "Sickness Absence" system could be changed to help people stay in work and reduce overall costs. The findings and recommendations of the review will be discussed.
Prof. Dame Carol Black, National Director of Health and Work Dept. of Health and Dept. for Work and Pensions
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10.15-11.00 |
Planning + Preparation for London 2012
An insight into plans to ensure the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be both safe and secure.
Chris Allison, Assistant Commissioner, National Olympic Security Coordinator, Metropolitan Police |
11.00-11.20 |
Coffee |
11.20-11.40 |
Occupational Health Challenges Posed by London 2012
How the Metropolitan Police Service occupational health team have worked in collaboration with police colleagues to plan for the health and wellbeing of staff deployed to the London 2012 Olympic games.
Nicky Piper, Metropolitan Police |
11.45-12.30 |
Cardiological Impairment and Occupational Health
An investigation of the important and often complex interplay between heart disease and work; how cardiological impairment may alter a person's ability to perform duties safely and effectively and, similarly, how work issues can impact on management and prevention.
Dr Cliff Bucknall, Consultant Cardiologist, St Thomas Hospital |
12.30-13.30 |
Lunch |
13.30-14.30 |
9/11 World Trade Centre Experiences
Over 34,000 NYPD responders were exposed at Ground Zero. NYPD Medical Division has arranged for treatment of all their WTC-related symptoms, and published findings after seven years follow-up.Dr Eli Kleinman, Supervising Chief Surgeon, NYPD
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14.35-15.05 |
Do psychiatrists or other mental health professionals have a useful role in the selection of police officers?
An examination of the police careers of those recruits who were regarded as psychologically fit to embark on training despite their adverse medical history.Dr Maurice Lipsedge, Emeritus Consultant Psychiatrist, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
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15.10-15.25 |
Coffee
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15.30-16.15 |
An OHP Perspective of Addiction Treatment for Alcohol
This presentation will take a close look at;
- What we mean by addiction and dependency
- Aetiological factors
- Differences between dependency and problem drinking
- The role of the OHP
- Preliminary assessment
- Difficulties with diagnostic evaluation
- What treatment works and for whom
- Post treatment rehabilitation
Dr Mike McCann, Occupational Physician Met Police
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16.20-17.05 |
Hypoglycemia in Safety Critical Roles
Hypoglycaemia is associated with impaired cognitive function and slowing of reaction times occurs with quite modest falls in blood glucose concentration. The presentation will examine the pathophysiology of hypoglycaemia, how it can be avoided and when it can't.Prof. Stephanie Amiel, RD Lawrence, Professor of Diabetic Medicine, King's College London
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17.10-18.30 |
Special Interest: Fire & Rescue OH
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19.30-23.00 |
Conference Reception and Dinner
The venue for the Conference Dinner will be the breathtaking restored Chapel at Beaumont Estate, originally built in 1870.
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08.00-08.45 |
GP OH Breakfast |
08.50-08.55 |
Welcome and Intro |
09.00-09.45 |
Medical Protection Society Managing Difficult Interactions with Patients.
Description to follow shortly...
Dr Paul Nisselle, Senior Consultant, The Medical Protection Society |
09.55-10.40 |
Diagnosis and Treatment
of Epilepsy
Epilepsy is the most common serious disorder of the brain, affecting 5% of the population at some time. Accurate diagnosis is essential and depends primarily on the history, supplemented by videos of events, EEGs and brain scans.
Prof. John Duncan, Professor of Neurology, UCL |
10.45-11.00 |
Coffee |
11.00-12.30 |
The limits to patient autonomy: consent in occupational health practice
In occupational health practice the main issue is the disclosure of confidential information without consent. This presentation will examine legislation, case law and GMC guidance regarding the controversial question of whether disclosure of information without consent is ever justified to protect workers against themselves.
Prof. Diana Kloss, London South Bank University |
12.30-12.45 |
Round up and conference close |
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NB. Programme subject to confirmation
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