2025 Multidisciplinary Symposium in Functional Disorders

Course overview:

We expect that learners who complete this course will have a better understanding of the manifestations and proposed mechanisms of functional disorders across different organ systems. 

This symposium will challenge the traditional dichotomy between “mind” and “body” symptoms by critically comparing the manifestations of functional disorders with those of mental health disorders. We expect to make the case for a more integrated approach in the understanding and management of these conditions.  

This course will also challenge the tendency for professionals from different categories to work in “silos”, as we genuinely believe in the advantage of sharing expertise and learning from different experiences. 

Finally, this short course will offer an opportunity for discussion, net-working and “cross pollination” of ideas / concepts between different specialities and professional backgrounds.  We hope to foster new collaborative work in clinical care and research. 

Course Description

 

What will I learn:

1. To learn and compare manifestations of functional disorders related to different organ systems. 

2. To learn and compare proposed mechanisms of abnormal perception in functional disorders related to different organ systems. 

3. To distinguish physical symptoms related to functional disorders from those resulting from mental health disorders. 

4. To critically reappraise accuracy (and utility) of the traditional dichotomy between “mind” and “body” in the context of abnormalities of perception. 

Target audience:

Postgraduate, targeting medical doctors and allied healthcare professionals interested in functional symptoms and working across multiple specialities

Assessment and certificates:

Delegates will be issues with a certificate of attendance and accreditation will be sought from RCP