Opioids in Palliative Care

In person event

Calling all General Practitioners (GPs) to dive into the essential world of palliative care! As frontline caregivers for patients facing life-threatening illnesses, GPs play a pivotal role in ensuring comfort and support. Join us for an engaging session where we'll tackle the complexities of opioid use in palliative care, from pharmacology to legal considerations. Explore the nuanced approaches needed to manage challenges like breathlessness, cancer-related pain, and acute episodes. With ongoing education and training, GPs can master these vital aspects, providing optimal care and comfort throughout their patients' palliative journey. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and make a meaningful difference.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Outline commonly used opioids in palliative care.
2. Determine the differences between use of opioids in breathlessness and cancer or acute pain.
3. Summarise legal requirements of opioid prescriptions in palliative care.
4. Identify relevant Healthpathways.

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Presenters:

Maria Logan
Dr Jack Wang
Dr Chien Lin

RACGP: 843169 CPD: 1.5hrs education events