We will be running a session on antibiotic resistance on the 28th of January.
We will be running a session on antibiotic resistance on the 28th of January.
Dr Mary Peirse is a consultant in Microbiology and Infectious diseases in NHS Highland, and is based at Raigmore Hospital. She is the clinical lead for microbiology, co-chair of the Antimicrobial Management Team in Highland and member of SAPG
Dr Mary Peirse is a consultant in Microbiology and Infectious diseases in NHS Highland, and is based at Raigmore Hospital. She is the clinical lead for microbiology, co-chair of the Antimicrobial Management Team in Highland and member of SAPG
Antibiotic resistance is a major global public health issue and a threat to the future of healthcare. Without antibiotics, many routine treatments will become increasingly dangerous.
Setting fractured bones and other routine surgery, even chemotherapy all rely on access to antibiotics that work. Antibiotic resistance is driven by the use of antibiotics so a key way of tackling it is to reduce their use. (sapg.scot 2024)
This is an opportunity to join Mary Peirse, Consultant in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, and colleagues at Raigmore Hospital who will share knowledge about:
How antibiotic resistance effects our local antibiotic guidance
–NHSH antibiotic resistance data
–Changes in empirical antimicrobial prescribing guidelines
Antimicrobial prescribing practices in NHSH
How microbiology testing can help guide management of infections in the community
–Helpful samples, and when to send them
Following this session we will also gather feedback about future subjects which could be addressed in ECHO.
This is an online event which will benefit GPs and prescribers.
Mary Peirse, Consultant Microbiologist, NHS Highland
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the upcoming session along with future sessions.
If you have difficulties using this form, or you would like more information before you register, please contact us directly at info@echo.scot.
There is no charge for this session - all ECHOs are free to attend.