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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 managed. This session will discuss the pathophysiology and management of delirium. There is a strong emphasis on assessment, including screening tools. The […]

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

This session aims to enable attendees to improve their decision making when prescribing antiemetics. It will refresh understanding of the causes and presentation of nausea and vomiting in paediatric palliative care and explore the pharmacology of commonly prescribed antiemetics. The session will include case studies and group work to develop confidence. Attendees will also receive […]

Preparing qualified nurses to undertake this extended role, this interactive session meets the requirements set out by NMC/RCN/Together for Short Lives. Fully updated with changes to the death certification process in 2024. On completion of the session, attendees will receive a workbook which will enable them to further develop their knowledge and skills in this […]

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 […]

Preparing qualified nurses to undertake this extended role, this interactive session meets the requirements set out by NMC/RCN/Hospice UK. Fully updated to cover recent changes in the death certification process and the role of the medical examiner. On completion of the session attendees will receive a workbook to assist them to further develop their knowledge […]

Itch can be a difficult symptom to manage in palliative care. This session explores our understanding of how this symptom develops and the consequence for patients and families experiencing it. It goes on to consider the evidence base for management options in this area. Suitable for adult and paediatric practitioners.

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.

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 […]

Preparing qualified nurses to undertake this extended role, this interactive session meets the requirements set out by NMC/RCN/Together for Short Lives. Fully updated with changes to death certification processes in 2024. On completion of the session, attendees will receive a workbook which will enable them to further develop their knowledge and skills in this area.

Refresh or update your knowledge about pharmacology with specific application to prescribing in adult 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 […]

Preparing qualified nurses to undertake this extended role, this interactive session meets the requirements set out by NMV/RCN/Hospice UK. Fully updated with changes to death certification processes in 2024. On completion of the session attendees will receive a workbook to further develop their skills and knowledge in this area.