Early Diagnosis Webinar for Scotland
Join us for an insightful webinar with Dr. Sam Merriel on Tuesday 1 April, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, open to primary care healthcare professionals, GP trainees and VTS groups.
While everyone is welcome, please note that this session is specifically designed for primary care professionals practicing in Scotland. It will equip you with the knowledge needed to help more men make informed choices about their prostate cancer risk.
This FREE educational opportunity is delivered via webinar, and you will receive a certificate of attendance to include in your CPD portfolio.
Date: Tuesday 1 April 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free
What Will You Learn?
- Identify high-risk demographics for prostate cancer.
- Assess (and reassess) the need for PSA blood testing.
- Explain recent changes in the diagnostic pathway.
- Understand essential health disparities in prostate cancer.
- Signpost patients to resources for additional information.
Fantastic, concise and specific webinar.
Who will deliver the session?
Dr. Sam Merriel
The session will be delivered by Dr. Sam Merriel. Sam is a GP and NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in the Centre of Primary Care and Health Services Research. His main research interests are in the early detection and prevention of cancer in primary care and the evaluation and implementation of new diagnostic tests.
After obtaining his medical degree in Australia, he moved to the UK where he completed an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship in General Practise in Bristol, working within the Centre for Academic Primary Care at the University of Bristol. He obtained Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) in August 2018. He has also completed a Master of Science (Public Heath) at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Samuel serves as an Associate editor and Editorial Board member for the British Journal of General Practise (BJGP) and as a Senior Board Member for BMC Cancer. Additionally, he holds the position of vice-chair of the Primary Care Academic Collaborative (PACT).
Naomi Line
The session will be chaired by Naomi Line. Naomi is the Education Manager at Prostate Cancer UK, bringing over 10 years' experience in the healthcare charity sector. She has held roles at organisations including the Alzheimer’s Society, Healthwatch and most recently Cancer Research UK. With a Master’s degree in Psychology and background in Learning & Development, Naomi combines her expertise with practical experience to design and deliver high quality education for healthcare professionals. She is passionate about using education as a tool to empower professionals, enabling them to provide better care and support for patients and their families.
