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Preparing qualified nurses to undertake this extended role, this interactive session meets the requirements set out by NMC/RCN/Together for Short Lives. It further ensures that staff are up to date with current death certification requirements and the role of the medical examiner. On completion of the training, attendees will receive a workbook to support their […]

Refresh or update your knowledge about pharmacology with specific application to prescribing in paediatric palliative care. This session will consider the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and go on to apply these to commonly prescribed drugs in palliative care. Some common prescribing dilemmas will also be discussed. Following completion of the session, attendees will receive […]

This session covers the practicalities of setting up and managing a syringe driver. It goes on to consider evidence based practice concerning common medications and decision making when using syringe drivers. Suitable for adult and paediatric practitioners.

Covering the pathophysiology and causes of this complex symptom, this session will also consider assessment of neuropathic pain. We then go on to look at a variety of treatments and the evidence base for these. Suitable for both adult and paediatric practitioners.

This interactive session prepares qualified nurses to undertake the extended role of verification of  expected death. It meets the requirements set by NMC/RCN/Hospice UK as well as ensuring that staff are up to date with current death certification requirements and the role of the medical examiner. On completion of the training, attendees will receive a […]

Patients with Parkinsonian disorders can face particular difficulties at the end of life, with uncertainty around disease trajectories, complex symptom control requirements and professionals lacking confidence in their care. This session will refresh delegates knowledge around the underlying disease, symptom management and prescribing decision making. Delegates will receive a workbook designed to enable further development […]

Preparing qualified nurses to undertake this extended role, this interactive session meets the requirements set out by NMC/RCN/Together for Short Lives. It further ensures that staff are up to date with current death certification requirements and the role of the medical examiner. On completion of the training, attendees will receive a workbook to support their […]

This session aims to enable you to improve your decision making when prescribing antiemetics by refreshing your understanding of the causes and presentations of nausea and vomiting in palliative care and exploring the pharmacology of commonly prescribed antiemetics. The session will include case studies and group work to enable you to develop your confidence in […]

This session covers the practicalities of setting up and managing a syringe driver. It goes on to consider evidence based practice concerning common medications and decision making when using syringe drivers. Suitable for adult and paediatric practitioners.

Delirium is the most common neuropsychiatric disorder in those with advanced illness. It is associated with significant morbidity, prolonged hospitalisation and high levels of carer distress. Despite this it is often under-recognised and poorly managed. This session will discuss the pathophysiology and management of delirium. There is a strong emphasis on assessment, including screening tools. […]