Interdisciplinary CooperationPatient Focused CareTechnology Integration in Our Work

ESCP – GSASA SYMPOSIUMGENEVA, SWITZERLAND3-6 NOVEMBER 2009

30 years of Clinical Pharmacy a bright future ahead!

www. escp-gsasa2009.org

Organising SecretariatMCI Suisse SA has been selected by ESCP-GSASA as the official Symposium Organiser for the 2009 Symposium to process registrations, hotel reservations, excursions and abstract handling. All correspondence should be sent to:

ESCP-GSASA 2009c/o MCI Suisse SA75, rue de Lyon / CH-1211 Geneva 13 / SwitzerlandPhone: +41 22 33 99 588 - Fax: +41 22 33 99 631Email: escp-gsasa2009@mci-group.comWebsite: www.escp-gsasa2009.org

Important Dates And DeadlinesRegistration opening: 01 April 2009Abstract Submission opening: 01 May 2009Abstract Submission deadline: 01 July 2009Early Registration deadline: 31 July 2009Notifications to Abstract Submitters: 14 Sept 2009Registration Deadline for Abstract presenters: 29 Sept 2009

Register before 31 July 2009 in order to benefit from the low early-bird rates!

Join ESCPThe aim of the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy is to develop and promote the rational and appropriate use of medicines by the individual and by society. For fur ther infor-mation about the Society or its products portfolio and to become a member of ESCP, visit www.escpweb.org

GSASAThe Swiss Society of Public Health Administration and Hospital Pharmacists – GSASA is a very active professional association and has become an increasingly important voice in the Swiss healthcare system. Please visit: www.gsasa.ch.

Symposium CommitteesSymposium President Johnny Beney Organising CommitteeSusanna Kussmann-Gerber, CHBrigitte Waldispuehl, CHJohnny Beney, CHErik Gerbrands, NLGert Laekeman, BE Georges Zelger, CH

Scientific CommitteeCecilia Bernsten, SECaroline Fonzo-Christe, CHMarcel Bouvy, NLKurt Hersberger, CHMarkus Lampert, CHVincent Launay-Vacher, FRFoppe van Mil, NLPierre Voirol (Chair), CH

Johnny BeneySymposium President

Brigitte WaldispuehlGSASA President

Frank JørgensenESCP President

Dear Colleagues

On behalf of the Swiss Society of Public Health Administration and Hospital Pharmacists (GSASA) and the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy (ESCP), we are pleased to invite you to the 38th European Symposium on Clinical Pharmacy in Geneva.

In 2009, the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy celebrates its 30th anniversary. ESCP was indeed founded in Lyon in 1979 by clinical practitioners, researchers and educators from various countries across Europe. After 30 years of continuous development, the value of clinical pharmacy is now recognized and we anticipate a bright future. Within an increasingly complex environment, health care professionals must coordinate their actions and learn how to use new technologies to maximize efficiency. Such challenges and pressure on performance should not divert us from our essential purpose: Patient Care.

Come and join us in Geneva to discuss and learn on Patient Focused Care, Multidisciplinary Cooperation and Integrating Technologies in our Work. During 3 days we will meet international experts report-ing on recent developments, exchange and share knowledge during workshops, oral communications and poster sessions. Besides its extensive and diverse programme addressing education, research and patient care, this symposium offers you ample opportunities for networking and friendly socializing.

Gathering in the host city of the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and the International Red Cross, this meeting will not only guarantee an exciting scientific programme but also a relaxing stay in Geneva, the central crossroads of Western Europe.

Scientific ProgrammeThe scientific programme includes keynote lectures, invited lec-tures, oral free communications, scientific and industry-supported symposia, working group meetings, moderated poster presentations and pre-congress educational courses. The official Symposium language is English. No simultaneous translation will be available.

Tuesday, 3 November 2009Evening Opening Lecture: Pricing of Drugs & Transparency in Health Care, Richard Laing, WHO

Wednesday, 4 November 2009Plenary sessions: APPROACHES TO INTERDISCIPLINARY CAREPlenary 1A: Interdisciplinary Cooperation Plenary 1B: Interdisciplinary Cooperation in Drug & Therapeutic CommitteesPlenary 1C: Interdisciplinary Cooperation in Community Pharmacy

Thursday, 5 November 2009Plenary session: PATIENT ORIENTED CAREPlenary 2: Talking to Patients about PharmacotherapyPharmacotherapy update 1: New Developments in Anticoagulant Therapy

Friday, 6 November 2009Plenary session: TECHNOLOGY AND PATIENT CAREPlenary 3: Integrating Technology in Patient CarePharmacotherapy update 2: Biosimilars

All afternoon parallel sessions are scheduled including interactive workshops, oral communications and poster discussion fora.Masterclasses and workshops will be announced in the Provisional Programme and via the symposium website: www.escp-gsasa2009.org.

Abstract SubmissionFrom 1 May 2009, participants are invited to submit abstracts on Clinical Pharmacy online through the official symposium website at www.escp-gsasa2009.org. Further information as well as the Call for Abstracts are also available on this website. Accepted and presented abstracts will be published in the Programme Book of the Symposium and in the Journal: Pharmacy World & Science. Abstract submission deadline: 1 July 2009.

Symposium VenueThe ESCP-GSASA 2009 Symposium will take place at the Interna-tional Conference Centre Geneva – www.cicg.ch, located near the United Nations and only 10 minutes from the City Centre. For further information on the City of Geneva: www.geneve.ch.

© Didier Baertschiger 2008