The forgotten tribe: Adolescents in the ED

Available until 22 July 2026 | RCEM accredited for 7-CPD points

Please note this is not a live event. It is an on-demand event, meaning you can access and watch all content online at your convenience until 22 July 2026. Access to the content will be provided within 2 working days of registering for the event, and you will be emailed when you are able to view the event materials.

Event Summary

This event brings together critical topics in adolescent emergency medicine, focusing on the unique challenges faced by young people in today’s fast-changing world. Experts will explore best practices for managing mental health crises, self-harm, eating disorders, and medically unexplained symptoms in the ED. Practical guidance will be offered on navigating complex issues like sexual health, consent, and capacity in adolescent care.

Learning objectives:

  • Define the key themes in acute adolescent medicine
  • Describe treatment options for acute mental and sexual health conditions
  • Review current approaches to address the safeguarding needs of young people
  • Explore different communication approaches to use with young people
  • Review the important components of consent and capacity as relating to young people

Who should attend?

  • Clinical/Research/Teaching Fellow
  • Consultant
  • FY1/2
  • Nurse
  • RMN
  • Mental Health Practitioners including graduate mental health workers
  • Paramedic
  • Physician Associate/Advanced Care Practitioner/Advanced Nurse Practitioner
  • Pharmacist
  • Specialty doctor/SAS Grade
  • ST1-3
  • ST4-7
  • Student

Fees

Please click here for full registration rates

 Non-member all grades except student / retired£235
Non-member student / retired£210
Member all grades except student / retired£115
Member student / retired£90

If you have any questions about this event, please get in touch with us by emailing events@rcem.ac.uk or calling 020 3931 0700.

Please read our terms and conditions in their entirety before making your booking.