The Allergic Child: Sharing Insights for Remote Management

Program Date: 18 May 2020

Publication Date: 18 May 2020

Continuing Education Units: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0

Course Description:

In this course, you’ll identify the need for remote allergy clinics and the difference between a remote and onsite consultation; review key components of taking an allergy focused history; discuss practical tips for remote consultations; and evaluate the potential future of virtual allergy clinics. Originally presented as a live webinar on May 18, 2020.

Course Objectives:

•Explore best practice management of the allergic child via remote consultation including taking an allergy history and common red flags.

•Discuss practical tips for getting the best outcomes from the remote consultation.

CDR Level: 1
Performance Indicators: 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.4, 8.3.7
Run Time: 56

Course Instructor Bio(s)

Jane Schlezinger, RD

Specialist Paediatric Allergy Dietitian

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

London, England

Jane Schlezinger qualified from the King’s College, London and trained at the University College, London Hospital NHS Trusts. She is a Specialist Paediatric Allergy Dietitian but also sees general paediatric patients for a range of conditions such as eczema, faltering growth, constipation, fussy eaters and carries out nutritional assessments.

Jane currently works at North Middlesex Hospital NHS Trust. Jane also has 3 private clinics in London. Her research interests are in cow’s milk allergy and developing educational material for improved allergy training.