Target audience: Health professionals with little or no palliative care experience, who want to develop confidence in communicating with people with life-limiting and chronic illnesses, and their families. Topics covered include: Overview of the palliative approach Introduction to communication skills Case-based experiential learning (facilitated communication skills practice) Facilitated by the Nurse Educators from the Centre …

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This webinar focuses on the connection between food, culture and identity and the importance of providing food diversity and choice in aged care settings. It will include good practice examples …

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Pain Assessment Pain management – non-opioid analgesics and adjuvants Pain management – opioid analgesics SESSION DETAILS 8:45 – 9:00 Registration 9:00 – 12:00 Interactive Session (including break) 3 CPD per session COST $220 per session SPECIAL OFFERS Book 3 or more sessions a 20% discount applies (please contact Banksia Palliative Care for a discount code …

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Death and dying from a palliative care perspective Advance Care Planning

This workshop is for General Practitioners based in Victoria (Australia) who care for people with a life-limiting illness. Practice Nurses are also welcome to attend. Topics • Recognising patients who need palliative care • Communicating about end of life issues • Voluntary assisted dying in Victoria • Assessing and managing common symptoms • Advance care …

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Actively Dying? Terminal Phase? What happens next? Learn more about: • What occurs when a patient is dying • What the terminal phase in palliative care means • What happens …

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This workshop is for General Practitioners based in Victoria (AUS) who care for people with a life-limiting illness. Practice Nurses are also welcome to attend. Topics: • Managing fatigue • Managing insomnia • Managing dyspnoea

Opioid conversions Introduction to continuous subcutaneous infusions  

Actively Dying? Terminal Phase? What happens next? Learn more about: • What occurs when a patient is dying • What the terminal phase in palliative care means • What happens …

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This advanced practice masterclass is a must for clinicians supporting people dying in any care setting, and their families. Facilitated by experienced palliative care clinicians, you will refresh your knowledge …

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