Symptom Management in Palliative Care and at the End of Life

About the course

This session provides an introduction to the assessment and management of some of the common symptoms experienced by people in the last days of life. This will include pain, nausea, terminal agitation, hydration, breathlessness and respiratory secretions.

Learning outcomes:

• To recognise the importance of impeccable assessment in relation to holistic care and effective symptom control.
• To identify the common symptoms that may occur in the last hours or days of life.
• To consider the pharmacological management of key symptoms.
• To recognise that symptom control may be complex and know where to seek help and advice.

Who should attend?

All healthcare professionals working in palliative and end of life care

When is the next course?

• Thursday 8 February 2024

Half day course 09.30 – 12:30

Where is the course being held?

This course will be held at St Barnabas House

Fees

Funded by NHS Sussex. Open to all Sussex employees in health and social care.