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Klinisk Biokemi i Norden
Course in evidence based laboratory medicine
in Iceland
Kristin Moberg Aakre
kristin.moberg.aakre@helse-bergen.no
Just prior to the XXXIII Nordic
Congress in Clinical Chemistry
which is to be held in Iceland next
year the Nordic Society of Clinical
Chemistry (NFKK) invites collea-
gues to a course in evidence based
laboratory medicine. The course
will be held from June 11-12
th
2012
at Sólheimar, a small eco-village located approximately
65
kilometres east of Reykjavik.
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When working in routine clinical chemistry labo-
ratories we are often introduced to tests, technologies
and recommendations. The course will give the par-
ticipants some useful tools for navigating through the
increasing amount of information. The main task will
be to teach critical appraisal of scientific literature and
guidelines by focusing on three main topics; how do I
formulate the most relevant questions and what studies
will best answer my questions; how do I read an article
about diagnostic tests; how are guidelines developed
and what can they be used for?
The course is an introduction to evidence based
medicine and is a mixture of lectures and group work
with discussions. To work in groups should facilitate
implementation of achieved skills into later daily
practice to implement achieved skill into daily prac-
tice. This course is useful for all colleagues working in
routine clinical chemistry laboratories and is especially
recommended for residents.
Language:
English
Registration:
within March 15th
Registration fee:
The course is arranged with financial
support from NFKK. Registration fee for members of
NFKK (i.e. members of the Norwegian, Swedish, Dan-
ish, Finnish or Icelandic Societies of Clinical Chemis-
try): 200 Euros (with private bathroom) or 150 Euros
(
with shared bathroom).
Non members: 350 Euros (with private bathroom)
or 300 Euro (with shared bathroom)
The fee includes bus transport from Keflavik air-
port to Solheimar and bus transport from Solheimar
to Reykjavik, food and accommodation at Sólheimar
bed & breakfast for 2 days.
To register please contact:
Kristin Aakre
Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry
Haukeland University Hospital
5021
Bergen, Norway
Phone; +47 55 97 31 88
E-mail: kristin.moberg.aakre@helse-bergen.no
We warmly welcome you to Iceland!
Best regard from the course committee
Kristin Aakre, Sverre Sandberg and
Ingunn Þorsteinsdóttir
Foto: Henrik Alfthan
