Resource: Jephcott Symposium
This Jephcott Symposium Resource Page contains interviews related to a one day event held at the RSM on Tuesday 19th April 2011.
The event, called 'Jephcott Symposium: The Future of Prevention in Cardiovascular Disease', featured talks that set out a clear account of both the benefits and disadvantages of preventive medicine. The symposium also highlighted ways to maximise our opportunities for prevention yet minimise inappropriate medicalisation.
Four speakers from the symposium summarise the key messages of the lectures they delivered. To view content, click on an image of a speaker in the left hand column.
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Jephcott Symposium: Prof Sir Nicholas Wald
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