The role of the GP in caring for palliative care patients in the community.

Banksia Palliative Care Service (BPCS) is pleased to invite you to participate in a series of webinars specifically designed to demonstrate the benefits of partnerships between GPs and Community Palliative Care Services in achieving the best outcomes for patients, carers, and service providers.

The online sessions, written and presented by practicing community Palliative Care Medical Specialists, Nurses and Social Workers, run over 4 consecutive weeks. Please see the following:

“When the community palliative care and the role of the GP meet”.

Community palliative care serves as a vital element in improving the quality of life for individuals dealing with serious illnesses and their families. It provides the necessary compassionate support and specialised medical care to manage pain, symptoms, and emotional distress outside the confines of a hospital. In this context, GPs play a pivotal role as the main point of contact, delivering consistent care and personalised assistance. GPs work in collaboration with the palliative care team to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients, ensuring they can make the most of their valuable time in familiar surroundings while receiving comprehensive and holistic support.

Speakers:

• Dr Scott Reeves – Palliative Medicine Physician and Geriatrician
• Dr Chien-Che Lin – Palliative Medicine Specialist and General Practitioner.

Learning outcomes:

• demonstrate an understanding of the collaborative processes between interdisciplinary Community Palliative Care services and GP’s, aiming to enhance the quality of care for individuals in their end-of-life stages while being cared for at home
• identify specific eligibility requirements necessary for involvement in the accurate completion of the Medical Certification of Cause of Death
• identify relevant HealthPathways for palliative care.

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Activity ID: 797775 RACGP CPD: 1 hours Education Activities.

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.

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

Speakers:

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

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“Management of nausea, vomiting and other palliative care symptoms in community”.

Join us for an enlightening seminar aimed at enhancing your expertise in the assessment and management of gastrointestinal symptoms within the community palliative care setting. This event will equip
healthcare professionals and caregivers with the knowledge and confidence needed to provide comprehensive care for patients experiencing constipation, nausea/vomiting, fatigue/diet challenges,
and malignant bowel obstruction.

Speakers:

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

Learning outcomes:

• outline appropriate management of gastrointestinal symptoms in the community palliative care setting
• develop confidence in use of prescription laxatives, antiemetics, and non-pharmacological management in collaboration with the Community Palliative Care Service’s input
• identify relevant HealthPathways.

RACGP: RACGP CPD – 1 hours Educational Activities

Activity Id: 597085

Attendance: Online.

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General practitioners will develop valuable skills and knowledge to equip them to engage in meaningful discussions surrounding the management of delirium within the community. Furthermore, GPs will gain increased confidence in the judicious use of sedatives, working collaboratively with the Community Palliative Care Service to enhance patient comfort and well-being.

Speakers:

• Dr Bonnie Lui – Palliative Medicine Physician and Geriatrician
• Dr Chien-Che Lin – Palliative Medicine Specialist and General Practitioner.

Learning outcomes:

• outline appropriate management of delirium in the community
• develop confidence in the use of sedatives in collaboration with Community Palliative Care Service’s input
• identify relevant Health Pathways.

RACGP: RACGP CPD – 1 hours Educational Activities

Activity Id: 595571

Attendance: Online. 

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Join us for an enlightening event focused on the art of conducting essential conversations with palliative patients and their dedicated carers. As healthcare providers, it’s imperative to equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills to engage in compassionate, informed, and respectful dialogues during this sensitive phase of patient care.

Speakers:

• • Dr Hossein Kasiri
  • Dr Chien-Che Lin – Palliative Medicine Specialist and General Practitioner.

Learning outcomes:

• Describe how disease trajectory, treatment benefits/burdens, and patient preferences inform decision-making at end-of-life
• Assess examples of experienced clinicians who approach challenging questions and sometimes unrealistic expectations from patients and families.
• Identify relevant HealthPathways.

RACGP: RACGP CPD – 1 hours Educational Activities

Activity Id: 606800

Attendance: Online.

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