Delivering Compassionate Care in US Study Day 2026

16th Apr 2026

Delivered in Partnership with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. 

Location: 22 Duchess Mews, London W1G 9DT, UK

Travel: Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus, Regent’s Park, Great Portland St Nearest Overground: Marylebone, Euston, Kings Cross

Sonographers are increasingly working in demanding conditions, with workforce shortages and more complex workloads. Delivering compassionate care in clinical settings can sometimes feel challenging.  In this study day, we will explore the vital role of compassion and communication in ultrasound practice. This event aims to support all ultrasound users.  It is ideal for sonographers and ultrasound managers who may have experienced difficult conversations, patient complaints and other adverse events in ultrasound. This course would also benefit newly qualified or trainee sonographers who want to embed good practice and gain the confidence to manage difficult situations in ultrasound effectively.

Sessions will focus on managing conflict through effective communication, delivering unexpected news sensitively in both obstetric and non-obstetric settings.  We will explore current topics with essential discussions on equality, diversity and inclusion, including transgender healthcare and health inequalities.  This will be embodied around personal well-being and self-care, which is paramount to the delivery of compassionate care in healthcare settings.  The study day promises to be engaging and reflective, ensuring participants are equipped with the practical steps, emotional awareness and personal development to support ongoing compassionate, confident and inclusive ultrasound practice. 

Afternoon Workshops

Building confidence, resilience and communication (reducing burnout) delivered by Performing Medicine

Dealing with conflict in healthcare delivered by the Medical Mediation Foundation

This course is core to the professional development of sonographers

This year, we are also offering delegates the option to attend the Compassion in Ultrasound Study day alongside the Gynaecology Study Day (17th of April). Both events will take place in the same venue on consecutive days, and registration for the combined days will have a 10% discount applied.

If you would like to register for both days click here. 

Study Day Programme