Module summary
GP and headache specialist Dr Richard Wood answers key questions on the diagnosis and management of primary headache disorder, including how to distinguish the main types, when to suspect secondary headache, management of migraine and cluster headache and when to refer to a specialist
Learning objectives:
This expert Q&A module will guide you through the latest knowledge and best evidence-based practice in diagnosing and managing primary headache disorder, to gain improved understanding of the key areas such as:
- The different types of primary headache disorder and how to distinguish between them
- The ‘green flags’ for primary headache and key features of secondary headache that should prompt referral
- Approaches to management of migraine and tension-type headache including triggers, acute and preventer therapies and when to refer
- How to recognise and manage analgesic overuse headache
- Diagnosis and management of cluster headache and other forms of trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia
Author:
Dr Richard Wood is a GP with a special interest in Headache. He runs a headache clinic for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and has been a national advisor for headache service creation and delivery. He is also Education Fellow at the National Migraine Centre.
Module published: 22.02.24
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Reviews
Very well presented module.
excellent
good
Good but perhaps a bit unrealistic as to what most GPs would do- such as prescribing high flow oxygen or giving an Indomethacin trial
v good
Excellent
very useful - like \\\\\" pause and think\\\\\" in place of red flag... good practical pointers
Excellent module - gives a different perspective of looking at presenting complaint of headache
great. relevant to primary care
Clear and informative on recognition of cause of headache and effective management.
excellent topic
Excellent course.
good module
Really good sensible review of headache presentation.
good module+
Useful\n
very thorough.
Very helpful review
excellent course
good
excellent
good module
Detailed and simplified
Very thorough
good
Excellent module! Learnt a lot of practical tips in the diagnosis and management of primary headaches.
very good module
inciteful
Very useful. Covered up to date treatments and present understanding.
excellent
Very useful
good module
concise rv
Very informative
Very useful
Excellent
Excellent, very informative
EXCELLENT
excellent
good review on headache.
Good detailed reference of primary headache disorder
Good but also tricky module.\nWell enjoyed
Very informative and evidence based
informative module
Very good module
Informative
Excellent module
A very good learning module