The role of the GP in prescribing opioids for palliative care patients

Join us for an insightful event focused on the role of the GP in prescribing opioids for palliative care patients. This informative session will equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to select appropriate opioids for effectively managing pain and dyspnea in palliative care patients. We will also address the crucial medico-legal aspects of providing opioid prescriptions for palliative care, ensuring compliance and patient well-being in the community.

Speakers:

• Dr Ruwani Mendis - Palliative Medicine Physician and Medical Oncologist
• Dr Chien-Che Lin - Palliative Medicine Specialist and General Practitioner.

Learning outcomes:

• identify commonly used opioids in palliative care
• outline legal requirements of opioid prescriptions in palliative care
• identify relevant HealthPathways.

Activity ID: 597144 RACGP CPD: 1 hours education activities.