Common presentations, neurology and infectious disease

Agenda

• 30 min

  The tired patient

  This session will explore the tired patient, looking at epidemiology, possible causes of fatigue, and the presentation and symptoms. The session will cover how to take a history from a tired patient, differentials and investigations in primary care, along with approaches to treatment and management.

• 30 min

  Fibromyalgia

  Here, we consider the epidemiology and pathophysiology of fibromyalgia, along with its diagnostic criteria, differential diagnoses and associated conditions. The session will cover management options, including non-drug treatments and NICE advice on fibromyalgia.

• 30 min

  Croup

  The aetiology and typical presentation of croup will be examined, along with its differential diagnoses. The session will cover investigations, how to assess croup severity, management options, when to admit a patient to hospital and the complications and prognosis of the condition.

• 30 min

  Chronic cough in adults and children

  Chronic cough is a common presentation in primary care and is associated with increased levels of anxiety and impaired quality of life. Here, we discuss in detail the differential diagnoses, the key elements to cover in the assessment and the management options. There is a special focus on protracted bacterial bronchitis in children and cough hypersensitivity in adults.

• 30 min

  Transient loss of consciousness

  In this session, we focus on the different causes of transient loss of consciousness, highlighting how to spot and manage high-risk syncopal events. We then put our skills to the test with a series of case studies.

• 30 min

  Bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease

  Here, we review the new 2024 NICE guidelines and focus on the symptoms and signs that may indicate bacterial meningitis or meningococcal disease, and when we should give antibiotics outside of hospital.