Ian Blain

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@NewcastleSEMS no problem I enjoyed it, happy to answer more questions at #nusemc

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@EWauchope Yes I think so, good hand hygiene, try and stay away from the team when symptomatic, and keep well hydrated

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@madukaprabash SEM docs can have a specific interest in this area, but often their role is to co-ordinate all areas of expertise

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@madukaprabash Exercise physiologists have a great deal of expertise about one area, whereas SEM docs have a wider remit

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@IziTighe So I completely disagree with the governments proposals to change this

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@IziTighe As someone who works in A and E and does a lot of out of hours work, I think that there must be appropriate recognition of this

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@EWauchope Yes, simple stuff like not sharing towels, good hand hygiene etc but boys will be boys!!

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@eleanorniamh the screening is done by cardiologists and players are offered follow-up if any abnormality is detected

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@eleanorniamh It is now mandatory at Championship and League 1 level, and the first screening events are in January

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@rachael_ward_ @SoMRugbyLeague but there have been a number of high profile campaigns so players may access it without talking to the doc

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@rachael_ward_ @SoMRugbyLeague i went to a CPD event for RL docs related to this so medics are aware, i don't have much personal experience

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@katratcliffe watching top class footballers train at Newcastle University was pretty special, as was visiting the Olympic Park

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@katratcliffe the atmosphere in the velodrome when Sarah Storey won all her medals was electric, but really it was the whole experience

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@EWauchope It is still a very macho sport and players don't like to show weakness, but if you establish trust they will approach with issues

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@EWauchope The RFL launched a campaign a few years ago about this, for a player to open up I find you need to have known them a while

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@J_Shurlock However I feel weaker in areas such as MSK, primary care and rehabilitation

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@J_Shurlock I am comfortable with the immediate management of injuries, particularly head injuries, fractures etc.

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@BrynSavill @NewcastleSEMS You have summarised it much more clearly than me!!

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@murpjn7 I advise our players to check everything they take with me and with GlobalDRO but not all medics are aware of the potential issues

[Ian Blain @IanBlain]

@murpjn7 The players are more switched on about it than they were, and UKAD are active in rugby league. Recreational drugs are a danger