About the CPD course
UK prevalence of obesity; affect on NHS and patient population; concept of "warmth" in evidence and how weight stigma can affect patient/caregiver relationship; being plus sized and the effects on the pulmonary; cardiovascular; gastrointestinal; endocrine; muscular skeletal; integumentary systems; practical session using a weighted vest; empathy suit to mobilise and dress; summary and feedback.
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Medstrom Healthcare
Medstrom’s clinical team have a wealth of experience in the area of pressure area care and we have developed a range of education opportunities and programmes designed to help raise our customer’s knowledge, understanding and skills. As an independent product provider we are uniquely placed to offer unbiased education around all product technologies, and we offer this as a complimentary service to our customers.Want to learn more?
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