| When | Tuesday, 1 July 2025 (6:30 to 8:30pm) |
| Where | WNSW PHN Office, 1 Rankin Street, Bathurst |
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 Alaa Al Abdullah
Palliative Care Specialist – Palliative Care (Southern), Service Delivery Directorate Western NSW Local Health District
Learning outcomes
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Understanding Cancer Pain and its assessment
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When to use an opioid, its role, and commonly used opioids
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Opioids rotation the what, the why, the when and how
Program
6.30pm  Registration, networking and light refreshments
6.55pm  Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country & Introduction
7.00pm  Education session
8.00pm  Case study & interactive panel discussion / Q&A
8.30pm  Evaluation & Close
Target audience
This is a GP & Registrar focused education activity. However, all health professionals with an interest in this topic are encouraged to attend, including Nurses, Palliative Care team, Aboriginal Health Professionals, Pharmacists, Medical Students and Allied Health Professionals.
Accreditation
Activity No. Pending
ACRRM accreditation: Pending
Contact
Email meredith.schaerf@wnswphn.org.au
Mobile 0417 878 069