RCPE Brunei: Updates in Clinical Medicine

Tuesday 23 September

Webinars

Tue 23 Sep

10:00 - 11:55

Online

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Activity code: 153119

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Overview

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This webinar starts at Brunei Darussalam Time 17.00pm / 10.00am UK BST

Join us for an educational update on the following conditions:

Diabetes management during the fasting month of Ramadan, focusing on practical principles for managing patients on oral hypoglycaemics and insulin during this significant period.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), exploring diagnosis, management, and relevant cultural considerations in Asia, including dietary aspects and their impact.
The Acute Medical Unit in the tropics, a roundup of three compelling case presentations highlighting diagnostic conundrums arising from healthcare in a tropical setting.

Open to all grades and specialties.

Organiser: Dr Danny Lim FRCPE
RCPE Regional Adviser and
Consultant in Acute Medicine
Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

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Programme

Tuesday 23 September 2025

This webinar starts at Brunei Darussalam Time 17:00pm / 10.00am UK BST

17:00 Brunei 10:00 UK	Introduction & Welcome Dr Sue Pound, Vice President (Scotland and Northern Ireland), Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
	Chair: Dr Justin Fook Siong Keasberry, Consultant in Internal Medicine, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
17:10 Brunei 10:10 UK	Managing diabetes during Ramadan Dr Haslinda Hassan, Consultant Endocrinologist, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei * practical advice to patients * adjusting diabetic therapy for safe blood sugar control * modifying oral medications and insulin * preventing hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia * reducing risk of long-term complications * creating personalized treatment plans for individuals
17:45 Brunei 10:45 UK	Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in South-East Asia: diagnosis, management and cultural considerations Dr Chong Vui Heng, Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei * latest evidence on MASLD * prevalence, risk factors, screening, diagnosis and management * strategies for dietary modifications * promoting physical activity * addressing cultural barriers to care * effective counselling techniques
18:20 Brunei 11:20 UK	Cases from the tropical Acute Medical Unit in South-East Asia (Brunei): regional diseases and challenges Dr Danny Lim, Consultant in Acute Medicine, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei * exploring melioidosis * pyrexia of unknown origin * polyarticular gout
18:55 Brunei 11:55 UK	Concluding remarks & Close

Please note that on occasion event programmes may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Fees

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Cancellation policy

If you have to cancel your place within 4 days days of this event, we regret that we are unable to provide a refund.

The event will be available to view on-demand for 28 days after the live event, therefore, there is still an opportunity to view the talks if you are not able to attend on the day.

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Further information

Certificates

All relevant events are approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To receive a CPD certificate delegates must have completed the online feedback survey. The survey will close 28 days after the original broadcast of the event on the 23 September 2025, with certificates being issued shortly after this.

Certificates cannot be issued after the survey has closed.

Catch-up

Registered delegates can view this event on catch-up for up to 28 days following the live event until, i.e. until 21 October. Please note that in line with Federation rules, the CPD period is 28 days from the live event. To obtain a CPD certificate you must have completed the online feedback survey by 21 October.

If you are unable to attend this event live but would like to view this event for 28 days post-event and qualify for a CPD certificate (if feedback is completed), please register before the live event is due to take place in order to be given access. It is not possible to register for catch-up viewing after the live event has taken place.

Event co-ordinator

Eileen Strawn

Telephone

+ 44 (0)131 247 3619

e.strawn@rcpe.ac.uk

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