Appropriate use of antibiotics for ear disease (2023)
Overview
We are delighted to announce that we have an esteemed guest, Dr Sue Paterson who will be joining us to share her knowledge and expertise on the appropriate use of antibiotics in ear disease. Dr Paterson is a renowned expert in the field and her insights will be invaluable in helping us to understand the most effective and appropriate use of antibiotics in the treatment of ear disease. During the session, we will be exploring two key learning objectives. Firstly, we will learn how to establish if an infection is present. This is a critical step in determining the appropriate course of treatment and ensuring that the patient receives the best possible care. Secondly, we will appreciate the different options available for therapy when an infection is present. This will include a discussion of the various types of antibiotics that are commonly prescribed and the factors that should be taken into account when selecting the most appropriate treatment.
Presenters
Dr. Sue Paterson MA VetMB DVD DipECVD FRCVS
Dr Sue Paterson is a RCVS and European Board-Certified Veterinary Dermatologist. She is an elected Fellow of the RCVS for her contributions to clinical practice in the field of Veterinary Dermatology. Sue has written 7 text books and more than 90 refereed publications in English, European and American journals. She has lectured extensively in the USA at the NAVC Congress, in the UK at national meeting including being a regular speaker at the Annual BSAVA Congress. In Europe, she is a regular contributor to the Annual European Dermatology Congresses and has lectured at the WCVD Congress on numerous occasions. She has been an invited speaker at international meetings in more than 40 countries. She is an elected member of RCVS Council, Chair of the Advancement of the Profession, Council lead for Sustainability and for Leadership and currently President of the RCVS. Sue is a past president of the BSAVA and of ESVD. She is the current President of the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology. Sue is a Trustee of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and in her spare time enjoys long walks with her dogs across the Cumbrian fells where she lives.