Scientific Workshop: W111

Session Title:
Neuroimmunology for the Clinical Chemist

Presenters:
Dr. Hans Frykman, UBC Neuroimmunology Lab and Neurocode Labs
Dr. Ross Sandler, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to explain and apply:
1. Identify antibody driven neuroimmunological disorders and what tests are useful.
2. Communicate and potentially guide the clinician regarding neuroimmunological tests.
3. Evaluate different test platforms used and understand their own advantages and disadvantages with respect to turn around time, robustness, sensitivity and specificity.
4. Better tackle both underuse and overuse of these different neuroimmunological tests.
5. Understand when and why turn around time is of importance and how that might steer the choice of testing platform.
6. Have knowledge of treatments and how antibody testing influences them.

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* 1. Please rate the Session by circling the appropriate number:
Rating Scale:1 Strongly Disagree, 2 Disagree, 3 Neutral, 4 Agree, 5 Strongly Agree

  1 2 3 4 5
Sufficient time was allowed for audience participation/active learning
The facilities were satisfactory.
The session was free from commercial bias
Overall, I would rate this Symposium as excellent

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* 2. Please asses the Speaker by circling the appropriate number.
Rating Scale: 1 Poor, 2 Fair, 3 Good, 4 Very Good, 5 Outstanding
Dr. Hans Frykman, UBC Neuroimmunology Lab and Neurocode Labs

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Clarity of
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 3. Please asses the Speaker by circling the appropriate number.
Rating Scale: 1 Poor, 2 Fair, 3 Good, 4 Very Good, 5 Outstanding
Dr. Ross Sandler, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  1 2 3 4 5
Clarity of
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 4. As a result of attending this session, I am planning to: (please check one)

  YES NO
a) Discuss the session with my colleagues
b) Pursue additional learning activities.
c) Complete a Personal Learning Project.
d) Not change my practice.
e) Change my practice.

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* 5. Please explain the change you are planning to make or the learning you plan to complete:

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* 6. Please indicate which CanMEDS roles you felt were addressed during this educational activity. (Select all that apply)

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* 7. General comments about individual speakers

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* 8. What topics need to be addressed at future conferences to keep you up to date in your profession?

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