The role of the GP in caring for palliative care patients in the community.
Online workshop series
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 best outcomes for patients, carers and the service providers.
The online sessions, written and presented by practising community Palliative Care Medical Specialists, Nurses and Social Workers, run over 4 consecutive weeks. Please see following:
Session 1: “When the community palliative care and the role of the GP meet”.
The contents of the recordings of the GP Palliative Care Refresher Workshops may be outdated at the time of your viewing. We would love for you to join us real-time when we run the sessions online with Banksia Palliative Care Service twice a year and face to face with Eastern Palliative Care once a year.
Community palliative care plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses and their families. It extends the compassionate support and specialized medical attention required for managing pain, symptoms, and emotional distress outside of a hospital setting. Within this framework, General Practitioners (GPs) hold a crucial role as the primary point of contact, offering continuity of care and personalized assistance. GPs collaborate with the palliative care team to address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, ensuring that patients can spend their precious time in familiar surroundings while receiving comprehensive and holistic support. Identify relevant HealthPathways.
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.
RACGP: RACGP CPD – 1 hours Educational Activities Activity Id: 590186
Event details:
Date: Thursday 5th October, 2023 Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Attendance: Online. (Links will be sent to all registrants on the day before the session.)
Session 2: “Delirium and the use of sedatives in community palliative care”.
The contents of the recordings of the GP Palliative Care Refresher Workshops may be outdated at the time of your viewing. We would love for you to join us real-time when we run the sessions online with Banksia Palliative Care Service twice a year and face to face with Eastern Palliative Care once a year.
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.
Learning outcomes:
– Outline appropriate management of delirium in the community
– Develop confidence in 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
Event details:
Date: Date: Thursday 12th October, 2023
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Attendance: Online.
Speakers:
Dr Bonnie Lui – Palliative Medicine Physician and Geriatrician
Dr Chien-Che Lin – Palliative Medicine Specialist and General Practitioner
Session 3: “Management of nausea, vomiting and other palliative care symptoms in community”.
The contents of the recordings of the GP Palliative Care Refresher Workshops may be outdated at the time of your viewing. We would love for you to join us real-time when we run the sessions online with Banksia Palliative Care Service twice a year and face to face with Eastern Palliative Care once a year.
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 managements in collaboration with Community Palliative Care Service’s input
- identify relevant HealthPathways.
RACGP: RACGP CPD – 1 hours Educational Activities
Activity Id: 597085
Event details:
Date: Thursday 19th October, 2023
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Attendance: Online.
Session 4: “Conducting essential conversations with palliative patients and their carers”.
The contents of the recordings of the GP Palliative Care Refresher Workshops may be outdated at the time of your viewing. We would love for you to join us real-time when we run the sessions online with Banksia Palliative Care Service twice a year and face to face with Eastern Palliative Care once a year.
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.
This event is an excellent opportunity to enhance your communication skills, gain practical insights, and network with fellow healthcare professionals committed to providing the best possible care for palliative patients and their carers.
Speakers:
- Dr Hossein Kasiri – Palliative Medicine Specialist Consultant
- 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 approach challenging questions and sometimes unrealistic expectations from patients and families.
- identify relevant HealthPathways.
RACGP: RACGP CPD – 1 hours Educational Activities
Activity Id: 606800
Event details:
Date: Thursday 26th October, 2023
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Attendance: Online. (Links will be sent to all registrants on the day before the session.)
Session 5: “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.
RACGP: RACGP CPD – 1 hours Educational Activities
Activity Id: 597144
Event details:
Date: Thursday 2nd November, 2023
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Attendance: Online.