Introduction to Palliative Care Emergencies

This session will be delivered by Melissa Foss (Community Clinical Lead) and Teresa Harris (Clinical Lead – Community Palliative Care Team).

Bio’s coming soon.

Registered healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with life-limiting illness, including:

• Registered Nurses
• Allied Health Professionals

This course explores common emergencies encountered in palliative and end of life care. Through presentation and teaching lead by Clinical Nurse Specialists working in Palliative @ EOL care, case-based collaborative discussions and supported reflection, attendees will develop confidence in assessment, prioritisation and treatments for with patients experiencing a palliative care emergency. The course aligns with professional standards including the NMC Code, NICE Guidelines, and local clinical frameworks.

• Recognising, assessing and managing palliative care emergencies
• Awareness of common palliative care emergencies
• Know how to recognise the signs and symptoms of the common emergencies
• Awareness of possible treatment options
• Be clear what your role is when dealing with an emergency
• Importance of Advance Care Planning & Patient wishes

“I will use it all the time as I now have an increased awareness of what I should be looking out for and it may enable me to get help to a patient quicker.”

“Really helpful informative engaging session thank you!”