Dizziness for the Physician - 7th and 8th September 2009
Following the success of Dizziness for the Physician held in 2005, Dr Joanna Lawson is hosting a more practical based course for 2009. This two day programme of lectures, practical demonstrations and group workshops will provide delegates with an overview of the assessment and management of the most common causes of dizziness in the older person and an understanding of balance rehabilitation.
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Falls and Syncope Service
Falls and Syncope Service
Contact: (0191) 282 5237 - Sister P Reeve
The Falls and Syncope Service (FASS) based at the RVI is the largest unit of its kind in Europe. With an international reputation for its research and clinical work our staff here have received several national awards for their innovative work in the field of falls and blackouts.
Founded in 1991, the FASS investigates, diagnoses and helps manage syncope (blackouts / loss of consciousness) and falls, particularly, but not exclusively, in older patients.
Patients are referred to us by local GPs and consultants from within the Trust or from other hospitals throughout the country. In 2006 we established the first Rapid Access facility in the UK to allow direct referrals from the North East Ambulance Service, as well as from Accident and Emergency and wards within our Trust.
Our patients present with a range of problems such as: balance disorders; dizziness; low blood pressure; gait and balance problems; or unspecified lack of co-ordination and falls. New patients undergo a series of investigations to establish the cause of their condition and we assess, identify and treat risk factors for falls, blackouts, dizziness and osteoporosis.
We continually monitor our standards of care and foster innovation through ongoing education and training for all our staff.
Specialist investigations to help us get to the bottom of your problem
Our patients present with a wide range of problems including:
- balance disorders
- dizziness
- low blood pressure
- gait and balance problems or
- unspecified lack of co-ordination and falls.
All new patients we see undergo a series of highly specialist investigations to help us find out the cause of their condition and we can also assess, identify and treat risk factors for falls, blackouts, dizziness and osteoporosis. Once we know the root of the problem, you can start the right treatment or receive advice to help resolve the problem.
We continually monitor our standards of care and foster innovation through ongoing education and training for all our staff.
