Fifth international conference of the HOS

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Fifth International Conference of the Hospital Infection Society Edinburg, Scotland 15±18 September 2002 A stimulating and comprehensive scienti®c programme with an extensive technical and trade exhibition and exciting social events are being planned.

The Conference will cover a variety of themes some of which are detailed below: Ð Ð Ð Ð Ð Ð

Recent advances in the control and prevention of hospital acquired infections Combatting antibiotic resistance Information technology and the early detection and control of outbreaks Hospital-wide strategies to enhance patient care Protecting and promoting the health of health care professionals in hospital Clinical governance and infection control standards

Conference Secretariat: Concorde Services, HIS2002, Unit 4b, 50 Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow G4 9TB, Scotland, UK Tel.: +44 (0) 141-331-0123; Fax: +44 (0) 141-331-0234; E-mail: [email protected]; Web: www.his2002.co.uk For more information: Further details can be found at the official conference web site www.his2002.co.uk

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