Banksia Palliative Care – The role of the GP in prescribing opioids for palliative care patients

Join this 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. It 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:

1. Outline legal requirements of opioid prescriptions in palliative care
2. Identify commonly used opioids in palliative care

Speakers:

• Dr Ruwani Mendis: Palliative Medicine Physician and Medical Oncologist
• Dr Chien-Che Lin: Palliative Medicine Specialist and General Practitioner
• Lisa Candia: Specialist Palliative Care Nurse