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Find out moreSymptom Management in the Last Days of Life
This session will provide an introduction to the assessment of some of the common symptoms experienced by people in the last days of life. This will include:
- Pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Respiratory secretions
- Terminal agitation
There will be a focus on some of the key drugs prescribed to manage these symptoms, including drug conversions. The session will consider some of the current national guidance that informs clinical practice.
Date: Thursday 11 February 2021
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
This course will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. After booking you will receive a joining link with instructions by the day before the event.
Cost: £40 per delegate
Who should attend: registered nurses and doctors
Verification of Expected Adult Death (VOEAD)
This study day will provide an overview of how to verify an expected adult death. It will provide an introduction and overview of local policy specific to ‘Verification of Expected Death’ and consider the registered nurse’s role and the coroner’s perspective. It will also consider related communication, legal and ethical issues, record keeping and documentation, and bereavement support for relatives. There will be an assessment of each student’s practical skill of VOEAD to ascertain knowledge gained.
Please bring a stethoscope for the practical session
Date: Thursday 25th February 2021
Time: 9.30am – 4pm
This course will be held face to face at St Barnabas Hospice. Please be assured we are adhering to government guidance with regard to maintaining social distancing and hygiene arrangements.
Cost: £80 per delegate
Who should attend: Registered nurses with current NMC registration
The course provides a certificate of attendance. Full competency will need to be gained within the student’s own clinical setting and is the individual professional’s responsibility to complete.
Hydration at the End of Life
This study session is set against the background of the NICE guidance on ‘Care of the dying adult in the last days of life’ (2015) and its focus on maintaining hydration. It will provide an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of some of the key aspects of hydration for the person at the end of their life and consider current evidence. This will include exploring issues related to clinically assisted hydration and the potential ethical scenarios based on current guidelines.
Date: Wednesday 27 January 2021
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
This course will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. After booking you will receive a joining link with instructions by the day before the event.
Cost: FREE to those working in the NHS West Sussex area. Funded by NHS West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
£40 to those working outside the CCG area
Who should attend: All healthcare professionals from all clinical settings
Intermediate Communication Skills at End of Life
The aim of this study day is to support the development of compassionate and effective communication skills for clinicians and professionals working with people with life-limiting and end of life conditions.
The day will offer some guidance on how to open up sensitive conversations.
Date: Tuesday 9 February 2021
Time: 9.30am – 4pm
This course will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. After booking you will receive a joining link with instructions by the day before the event.
Cost: FREE to those working in the NHS West Sussex area. Funded by NHS West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
£80 to those working outside the CCG area
Who should attend: All healthcare professionals from all clinical settings
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