Presented by Dr Jacqui Duc, this education session and case study will explore challenging symptom management at the end of life. It will also encourage the group to share and reflect on challenges experienced whilst caring for patients with a life limiting illness.
GPs play a key role in managing cancer pain and improving patients’ quality of life. This session covers the complexity of cancer pain, when and how to use opioids safely, and the essential skill of opioid rotation to optimise care and minimise harm. It supports GPs as primary care providers to deliver effective symptom control, reduce hospital admissions, and build confidence in palliative care.
Presented by Dr Louis Christie, Senior Medical Officer, Palliative Care Services – join us for a discussion of the learnings from working in a rural palliative care service, including the ways in which GPs and primary care providers can support their patients and communities through the end of life.