End of Life Care

Name: End of Life Care
Start: 2024-12-05T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-12-05T19:00:00+00:00

5th Dec 2024

6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)

Clinical oncology

Medical oncology

Palliative medicine

5th Dec 2024

6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)

Hosted on MedAll

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Feeling uncertain about managing end-of-life care? Want to understand the essentials of compassionate and effective care for terminally ill patients?

Join Teaching Things ✨THIS THURSDAY 6-7 PM ON MEDALL✨ as we cover EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT…END OF LIFE CARE!

Join clinical year medic, Molly, as she takes you through the essentials of prescribing in end-of-life care, symptom control, and the use of analgesics. This session will provide you with the skills and knowledge to approach end-of-life care with confidence and compassion.

🔥All slides and recordings will be available on MedAll after the session, and you can also check out our full schedule of upcoming sessions. **Be sure to sign up for the session on MedAll!**🔥

🩺 End of Life Care: Everything You Need to Know!

📅 Thursday, December 5th, from 6-7PM.

🔗 https://app.medall.org/event-listings/end-of-life-care

🌿💊 We can’t wait to see you all there!

Summary

This enlightening teaching session is dedicated to the critical aspect of End of Life Care. Attendees will gain valuable insights into dealing with emotional, ethical, and practical considerations involved in this sensitive stage of patient care. Learn how to adeptly navigate these challenging circumstances, manage pain, administer palliative care, and communicate effectively with patients and their families. This session will equip you with vital skills that will enrich your medical practice and foster a compassionate approach towards end-of-life scenarios. Medical professionals interested in enhancing their knowledge and expertise in end-of-life care are encouraged to participate.

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Learning objectives

Identify and comprehend the key principles and ethics involved in providing end-of-life care, including respect for patient autonomy, relieving suffering and effective communication.
Develop knowledge and skills on how to properly assess and manage the physical symptoms commonly seen in terminally ill patients, such as pain, dyspnea, and nausea.
Understand the psychological, social, and spiritual issues often faced by patients nearing the end of life, and develop strategies to address and support these areas in a holistic manner.
Learn about the importance of planning and decisions at the end of life, including the use of advanced directives, DNR orders, hospice care, palliative care, and the role of the healthcare proxy.
Develop sensitivity and effective communication skills to interact with patients and their families during the end stage of life, providing comfort and support whilst handling emotional and difficult discussions.

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