Bladder cancer is a significant health issue in the UK, with over 23,000 people being diagnosed each year. To address this problem, Action Bladder Cancer UK has launched a new online learning module for primary care healthcare professionals. The purpose of this module is to improve the knowledge of bladder cancer among healthcare professionals, ultimately leading to early detection and improved patient outcomes.
The free one-hour module, developed in partnership with NB Medical, is CPD-accredited and focuses on case studies to enhance GPs’ understanding of bladder cancer. It covers topics such as signs and symptoms, epidemiology, risk factors, clinical features, and management of bladder cancer. The module can be accessed through the ABC UK website.
Jeannie Rigby, CEO of ABC UK, stated, “We are delighted to expand our education programme to provide further learning opportunities for primary care professionals. Bladder cancer is often diagnosed late, and it remains the only common cancer with stagnant survival rates. We want to change this and improve outcomes for patients.” She also emphasized the importance of addressing the knowledge gap and providing opportunities for healthcare professionals to improve their understanding of the disease.
Apart from the online learning module, ABC UK’s Education Programme includes a yearly nurse education conference, regular webinars, networking opportunities, and a range of specialist resources available online and in print. For more information about Action Bladder Cancer UK and its education programme, interested parties can visit their website or email them at info@bladdercanceruk.org.
About Action Bladder Cancer UK:
Action Bladder Cancer UK is a charity dedicated to supporting bladder cancer patients and their families, raising awareness of the disease, and supporting research into bladder cancer. For media inquiries, please contact ABC UK at info@actionbladdercanceruk.org or 0300 302 0085. For more information about the charity, visit their website at www.actionbladdercanceruk.org.
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Friday 27 September, 2024