Management of the long-term effects of COVID-19

In September 2020, 67% of members who responded to a RCGP survey said they were looking after patients with symptoms from COVID-19 lasting longer than 12 weeks, many of whom were never admitted to hospital and were never tested for COVID-19. If you have a patient such as this, this webinar is for you.  We hear from the ZOE ap team, patient perspectives on their symptoms and what they need from their GP; and with 81% of members surveyed requesting more clinical guidance to help, we also give an update on the new NICE/SIGN/RCGP guidelines for management of the long term effects of COVID-19.

Learning objectives:

• Understand what a patient with ongoing symptoms of COVID-19 needs from their GP team.
• Be aware of current evidence from the ZOE ap on the epidemiology of long-term effects of COVID-19.
• Understand and be aware of  the NICE/SIGN/RCGP "Management of the long term effects of COVID-19" guidance development.
• Consider the safety of patients with ongoing symptoms of COVID-19 in the community.

Webinar Chair:

• Dr Michael Mulholland, RCGP Vice Chair Professional Development

Webinar Speakers:

• Dr Gail Allsopp, Lead for Clinical Policy RCGP; Associate Professor Primary Care, University of Nottingham
• Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham, Principal, The Chorlton Family Practice, Manchester; Professor of General Practice Research, Co-lead Mental Health and Wellbeing Research theme (Primary, Community and Social care), Keele University.
• Professor Trish Greenhalgh, Professor in Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford.
• Dr Jake Suett, specialty doctor in anaesthetics & intensive care
• Dr Claire Steves, Senior Clinical Lecturer, Kings College London

Presentation slides:

Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham

Dr Gail Allsopp

Dr Claire Steves