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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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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: • Ethical theories and frameworks • Does morphine hasten death? The doctrine of the ‘double effect’ • Artificial hydration and nutrition at the end of life • When is …

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This Masterclass is a must for those looking to enhance their skills, knowledge and competence in the process of conducting a pain assessment for a palliative care patient. Registrations close 29th August. The Masterclass will be facilitated by experienced palliative care clinicians. Program objectives - for attendees to: To understand the dynamic nature of history …

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OPA runs regular 30-minute sessions on topics including guardianship and administration, medical treatment decision-making and powers of attorney. No registration is required, and participants have the opportunity to ask questions. …

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5 Key Elements of the Experience of Palliative Needs for Older People Speakers: Dr Florry O’Connell & Dr Michael Chapman

What is respiratory distress and how should we manage it ? What causes noisy breathing? Learn more about: The causes of respiratory distress in palliative patients Non pharmacological management measures …

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SMRPCC is offering free online training sessions about palliative care in relation to: • Motor Neurone Disease • Parkinson’s Disease • Residential Aged Care Suitable for Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Personal Care Attendants. Places are FREE. Registration is essential so we can send you the meeting link. Online via MS Teams

OPA runs regular 30-minute sessions on topics including guardianship and administration, medical treatment decision-making and powers of attorney. No registration is required, and participants have the opportunity to ask questions. The sessions are not recorded as the topics are regularly repeated, and the style means participants can feel free to ask questions. Bookings not required; …

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What is respiratory distress and how should we manage it ? What causes noisy breathing? Learn more about: The causes of respiratory distress in palliative patients Non pharmacological management measures for respiratory distress What the term noisy breathing means

OPA runs regular 30-minute sessions on topics including guardianship and administration, medical treatment decision-making and powers of attorney. No registration is required, and participants have the opportunity to ask questions. The sessions are not recorded as the topics are regularly repeated, and the style means participants can feel free to ask questions. Bookings not required; …

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