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2007 Spring Meeting, February 24th, London
Promoting Safe Practice in Aviation and Medicine
The Long Room, The Royal College of General Practitioners, 14 Princes Gate, Hyde Park, London SW7 1PU.Aviation Medicine CPD approval has been applied for and it is anticipated this will be granted. General Practitioners are advised to retain a copy of the programme for inclusion in their Appraisal Folder.
This is an open meeting and interested people who are not members are very welcome to attend.
Followed by an Association Dinner [Dress lounge suits] in the same venue, at 7.00pm.
10.00
Registration and coffee
10.30
Chairman's welcome and opening remarks
Dr Stephen Gibson, President British Medical Pilots Association
10.40
London Heathrow and a District General Hospital
Mr John Belstead, Consultant A&E Surgeon, Ashford General Hospital
11.40
Common Arrhythmias and their Certificatory Implications
Prof. Michael Joy, Consultant Advisor in Cardiology to the Civil Aviation Authority
13.00
Lunch
14.00
An Accidental Traveller
Mr Dave Roberts, Official Reporter on the London-Dakar Rally which went to Mongolia! The aeromedical aspects of this event will be highlighted.
15.00
Tea
15.30
Aviation Health, Fact or Fiction?
Dr Ray Johnston, Head of Aviation Health Department, Civil Aviation Authority
16.30
Discussion
17.00
Close
You are welcome to make yourself comfortable and chat in the common room until dinner. The bar will be open.
19.00
Association Dinner
Long Room, Royal College of General Practitioners
Venue
The Venue this year is, as last year, the Royal College of General Practitioners. The meeting and dinner will be held in the same room and we will vacate to another room within the same building while the caterers prepare the Long Room for Dinner. Those feeling more energetic may wish to take a walk in Hyde Park which is immediately opposite.Accommodation
You have the freedom of choosing your own accommodation - no specific arrangement has been made with any hotel. This allows you to choose the type of accommodation you prefer. The central location means most hotel chains are represented within 15 minutes walk. Experience has shown that individuals can find better deals by approaching hotels directly or checking their website than can be negotiated in advance for group bookings.Several rooms are available at the college, these are clean and adequate but many are not en suite. We have been offered members booking rates by the college for these rooms; the price varies according to the room provided. Prices vary from £45 for single occupancy to £72 for a double room, inclusive of full English breakfast. The rooms are located on the top floor of the building but do not despair there is a lift! These rooms can be booked by contacting me at home on 01575 540250 and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.