Virtual Event: Understanding EDS/HSD+ Symptomology, Diagnoses and Treatment - A Guide for Primary Care Practitioners & Physician Specialists

This Conference is for primary care practitioners and physician specialists who encounter patients with complex health issues and chronic pain in their clinical practice, which may or may not be related to Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes or hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (EDS/HSD+).

Throughout the day, attendees of The 2024 Canadian Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Conference will delve into the intricate illness clusters associated with EDS and related disorders through question-and-answer periods following presentations. From hypermobility to gastrointestinal dysmotility, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, mast cell disorders, chronic pain to neurological impairments such as Cervical Cranial Instability (CCI) and Chiari Malformation, we will explore the interconnected nature of these manifestations, enabling attendees to recognize and identify them with greater confidence. The program also emphasizes the importance of compassion and empathy in healthcare delivery. Through interactive sessions and case-based discussions, attendees will explore ways to develop living patient/ physician partnerships that prioritize patients' holistic well-being with EDS and related disorders. By fostering a compassionate approach to care, attendees will enhance patient satisfaction and cultivate a sense of fulfillment in their practice. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how to effectively manage symptoms and improve the quality of life for their patients.

Overall, this Conference will empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to care for their complex patients with EDS and heritable disorders of connective tissue. By attending our Conference, physicians in Northern Ontario and beyond will emerge better equipped to navigate the complexities of these conditions, ultimately improving the care they provide and the lives of their patients.