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20 May 2026

New frontiers - The evolving role of nurses and allied professionals

Facilitator: C. Grima
Guest speakers: E. Pllaha, F. Germinal, N. Latarico, L. M. Desroche
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Summary

This session explores the evolving role of nurses and allied professionals in interventional cardiology, addressing challenges in role definitions, collaborative responsibilities with physicians, and strategies for professional recognition and safety enhancement within the cath lab environment.

Learning Objectives

  • To explore everyday situations where formal role definitions and clinical reality do not function
  • To discuss shared responsibilities with physicians focusing on collaboration and safe patient care
  • To get some real life examples on how to protect yourself and get your skills recognised

Presentations available when logged in:

  • Welcome and session objectives
  • Why are naps and allied professionals are doing more? Survey analysis
  • Upskill, Law and recognition: how to make your cathlab a safer place to work in
  • Session evaluation and key learnings