SCAN Conference 08

Specialism and Professionalism in addiction treatment

Following the SCAN Conference in Manchester, SCAN members were invited to submit questions for Paul Hayes, Chief Executive of the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse. 

Log into the discussion forum to read the full interview 

NEW FACILITY: Special Interest Sessions in Addiction Psychiatry

The SCAN Survey of Specialist Registrars in Addiction 2006 showed variable training opportunities in addiction psychiatry around the UK.  A subsequent survey was carried out of consultant psychiatrists in addiction, to identify special interest sessions which were available throughout England.  41 consultants were able to offer special interest opportunities, covering a diverse range of sessions on in/outpatient drugs/alcohol as well in other specialist areas. 

SCAN is pleased to launch this facility for SpR and ST 4-6 trainees.  It allows access to the opportunities available, their location, and the relevant contact details.  There is a searchable database  in the networks section (login or registration required) allowing trainees to identify sessions by region, subject of special interest and/or name of consultant.  A full report of the survey is also in the surveys section.

SCAN Addiction Psychiatry Meeting for trainees and newly-appointed consultants

18th - 19th June 2009, Francis Hotel, Bath

Speakers include:

Prof Fabrizio Schifano, Dr Mike Kelleher, Dr Ed Day,Dr Sue Ruben, Annette Dale-Perera, Dr Michael Farrell, Paula Roblee (GMC), Sarah Woolrich (Barrister), Dr Eilish Gilvarry, Dr Luke Mitcheson, Dr Judy Myles, Dr Robert Cohen

Presentations include:

Medico-legal: views from a consultant and a barrister: Prescribing in prisons: Psychosocial interventions: Experiences of a new consultant: Addiction psychiatry: playing the game: Stimulant drugs and recent pharmacological advances in treatment: Defining ourselves as specialists: Preparing for the consultant interview and Revalidation and the GMC

Who should attend?

The conference will be of interest to SpRs/ST 1-6 training in addiction, and new consultants. Also welcome to attend are associate specialists, staff grades and psychiatrists with a special interest in addiction

 For further information contact:

Rebecca Murchie

Email: Rebecca.murchie@nta-nhs.org.uk

Tel: 020 79721982