Palliative care emergencies Introduction to palliative chemotherapy Introduction to palliative radiotherapy Palliative care assessment tools SESSION DETAILS 8:45 – 9:00 Registration 9:00 – 12:00 Interactive Session (including break) Book 3 or more sessions a 20% discount applies (please contact Banksia Palliative Care for a discount code if booking more than 3 sessions) Book all 8 …

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Target audience: Aboriginal Health Hospital/Health Liaison Officers and community workers who support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with chronic and/or life-limiting health conditions. Nicole Cassar: Business and Cultural …

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Event Objectives: Explore the capabilities required of the health and aged care workforce to meet the palliative care needs of our community now and in the future Showcase innovations in …

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When expectant or new parents are navigating the news that their child's life may not be a long one, words matter. Join us as we discuss communication in the complex world of perinatal palliative care. Staff in maternity and neonatal care will leave the session with practical tips on communication with families around prognosis and …

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Do you want more detailed information on refractory pain in palliative care? Learn more about: * The different terminologies used to describe pain including nociceptive, neuropathic, somatic, and visceral * Potential pain management options

Do you want more detailed information on refractory pain in palliative care? Learn more about: * The different terminologies used to describe pain including nociceptive, neuropathic, somatic, and visceral * …

Centre for Palliative Care | Clinical Skills Update Sessions | Refractory Pain Read More »

Target audience: Aboriginal Health Hospital/Health Liaison Officers and community workers who support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with chronic and/or life-limiting health conditions. Aim: To improve the understanding and practice of palliative care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals through: Understanding the important role that palliative care plays in the lives …

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Audience: This workshop is designed for staff who encounter grief and loss in their work, including psychologists, social workers, counsellors, teachers, nurses, medical practitioners and pastoral care workers. Registration closes: Monday 17 April 2023 Overview A person’s expression of grief is unique and influenced by factors such as age, culture, and previous exposure to loss. …

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This webinar presents the perspectives of leaders from different faiths about the unique needs of older people from diverse spiritual backgrounds. It covers key considerations for aged care providers to …

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Topics: • Holistic pain assessment & management in palliative care • Pharmacological & Non-Pharmacological Management of Pain • Management of pain – routes of administration • Principles of opioid use: …

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