Pharmacists
Pharmaceutical participation in the Espen Group - Advice for Speakers
Accepted in Rome, 11 September 1995 |
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ARTICLE 2 - MEMBERSHIP
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Section 5: Membership
Membership shall be open to any ESPEN active member with a pharmaceutical interest in nutritional support. Candidates should apply for membership in a written manner to the Chairman or Secretary of The Group. Only members who are registered with the Group shall be eligible to vote in elections and on resolutions concerning the business of the Group.
Membership will be terminated by cessation of ESPEN membership or by resignation which must be notified in writing to the secretary.
ARTICLE 3 - STRUCTURE AND ORGANISATION
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Section 6: Composition
The Group will solely be composed of active members.
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Section 7: Committee
A Committee shall be formed to administer the business of the Group and shall consist of the following officers: a Chairman, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, and other members as considered appropriate.
Committee members should be nominated and seconded by members of the group. The Committee win be elected every four years. Vacancies arising before this period shall be filled by the Committee by co-option, the co-opted members serving the remainder of the term of office of the Committee member replaced.
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Section 8: Meetings
A minimum of one meeting shall be held each year, preferably during the ESPEN Congress. Active members of the Group may not be represented by another member or by a third person.
ARTICLE 4 - FINANCES AND ACCOUNTABILITY
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Section 9: Financial Support
The Committee shall have the power to seek for financial support to defray the expenses of the Group or to finance any of its activities.
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Section 10: Accountability
The Committee shall cause true accounts to be kept showing all sums of money received and expended by the Group and the matters in respect of which these take place.
The Group shall be accountable to its membership. An annual report will he presented to the membership at the annual meeting.
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Pharmaceutical participation in the ESPEN Group The Annual Congress of the European Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition includes a programme contributed for and by Pharmacists and those with a pharmaceutical interest in nutrition. The programme activities are designed to meet the needs of pharmacists and those with a pharmaceutical interest, attending the ESPEN Congress and include the following: |
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1. Educational Session for Pharmacists Aims: To provide basic education in pharmaceutical aspects of nutritional support. Objectives: Learning objectives are set for each presentation, and key points from the presentation, together with linked references, are published in the Educational Summaries Book (in English). Time allocated: 2 hours No.of Speakers: 3 to 4 (Mainly local, if possible) Language: English, local language permitted, providing simultaneous translation into English is arranged. 2. Pharmaceutical Circle: From Industry to Patient Aims: To provide a forum that enables the views of industry, hospital and community on common topics be expressed and discussed. A pharmaceutical bias is acknowledged. Objectives: To stimulate and encourage the development of commercial products and systems that meet the needs of hospital / community and patients / carers. Time allocated: 2 hours No.of Speakers: 3 to 6 (in collaboration with Nutrition companies) Language: English (mandatory) simultaneous translation into local language allowed. 3. Pharmaceutical Workshop Aims: To provide a forum for the presentation of current developments in nutritional research and support that pharmacists (in particular) will find useful and practical. Objectives: To bring new techniques, developments, products to the attention of pharmacists involved in research or the provision of nutritional support. Time allocated: 2 hours No.of Speakers: 3 to 4 Language: English (mandatory) simultaneous translation into local language allowed. 4. ESPEN Pharmaceutical Group Annual Meeting: Aims: To provide a forum for the discussion of current topics in nutrition, and to propose or plan projects of benefit to the development of pharmaceutical aspects of Nutritional Support in Europe. Objectives: To encourage active participation of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists in the affairs of ESPEN, and to seek the opinion of pharmacists on topics of importance to ESPEN Council. Time allocated: 1-2 hours (avoiding lunchtime) Language: English Meeting Room: Sufficient space for 40-50 delegates; Overhead projector, slide projector and microphone required. 5. General Educational Programme Where-ever possible the involvement of pharmacists in other ESPEN Educational programmes is encouraged. The multi-disciplinary nature of nutritional support is promoted.
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