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Wednesday 6th December, 1.15 – 4.30 pm
Canterbury Christchurch University, Chatham Campus

The DISCERN© tools are questionnaires for appraising health information available to the public.  DISCERN Genetics is for use with information on genetic screening and testing.  The tools have been developed at the University of Oxford and are used internationally to:

• Help information users and providers to assess information quality and to select appropriate information
• Improve the quality of information by setting standards and providing a reference point for the authors and producers of health information
• Raise awareness of health information quality issues and promote informed choice and shared decision-making skills amongst health professionals and the public

This workshop is designed for anyone interested in health information quality and learning to apply DISCERN.  During the workshop you will:

• Learn about the reasons and methods underlying the development of DISCERN
• Use DISCERN to appraise patient information and to discuss quality issues in a group setting
• Explore how DISCERN can help you, your family, clients or service users make informed choices about healthcare
• Look at other useful resources for selecting and producing health information
  

Workshops are open to anyone who uses or produces health information including patients, carers and their representatives. Fees vary according to participant group:

• Private sector participant = £70 per workshop
• Public & Statutory Sector participant = £45 per workshop
• A limited number of discounted places are available for members of the public including patients, carers and volunteer workers. Please contact us for details.
  

To reserve a place, please complete a booking form and send it to us with your payment. 

For more information about Kendra and DISCERN Workshops, contact Deborah Charnock: Kendra Development CIC,  PO Box 176, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9WW.  Tel: 01304 619 570; email deborah@kendra-women.org.uk; web site: www.kendra-women.org.uk