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

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Date & Time

Wednesday 13th November 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Venue

Online, ZOOM

Event Category

External event

Organiser

Banksia Palliative Care

CPD details

Educational Activities 1.0 hours
Measuring Outcomes 00 hours
Reviewing Performance 00 hours
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Date

Wednesday 13th November 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Venue

Online

ZOOM

Organiser

Banksia Palliative Care

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Educational
Activities

1

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
CPD hours General practice Palliative care

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