Chief Medical Officer Conference: Realistic Medicine: Making it Personal
The Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, Dr Catherine Calderwood, is hosting her annual Realistic Medicine conference. The conference will provide an opportunity for a range of professionals to come together and share their Realistic Medicine experiences and learning. There will be a number of inspirational speakers and workshop hosts to make the day educational and interactive.
Abstract Submission for Posters
Abstract submission for the conference is now also open. Successful applicants will be invited to present a poster of their work at the conference. We would encourage anyone who is interested to share their work as we are very keen to promote examples of Realistic Medicine approaches across health or social care in Scotland. Last year’s poster winner was also showcased in the Chief Medical Officer’s most recent Annual Report.
Abstracts should be no more than 200 words in length (excluding title and author details) and should be submitted to realisticmedicine@gov.scot by 9th September 2019. Please state 'Conference 2019 Poster' as the subject of the email. The Abstract Review Committee will review all submissions and inform authors of their decision shortly after the closing date.
Draft Programme (Please note this is subject to change and the final version will be provided on arrival)
09:30 Registration and Refreshments
10:00 Welcome, Opening Remarks and Poster Prize
Catherine Calderwood, Chief Medical Officer
10:15 Opening Plenary
Fiona McQueen, Chief Nursing Officer
10:35 Discussion Session: Person-Centred Care
Tommy Whitelaw, Alliance Scotland
Fiona McQueen, Chief Nursing Officer
Alf Collins, NHS England
11:20 Break
11:45 Morning Workshops
12:30 Lunch
13:15 Energiser
13:45 Realistic Medicine in Action; Updates from Realistic Medicine Leads & Value Improvement Project Leads
Ewan Bell, Realistic Medicine Lead
Jay Wragg, Realistic Medicine Lead
Catriona George, Value Improvement Project Lead
Joanna Smail, Value Improvement Project Lead
14:15 Afternoon Workshops
15:00 Break
15:15 Afternoon Plenary
Iain McInnes, Muirhead Professor of Medicine
15:45 Closing Remarks
Gregor Smith, Deputy Chief Medical Officer
16:00 Close
