Join us for an educational session on Palliative Care Pain Management and Prescribing, led by a palliative care consultant from the Palliative Care Consultancy Gippsland (PCCG) and a Gippsland-based palliative care pharmacist. This webinar is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of GPs and practice nurses in managing pain for palliative care patients.
Pain management is a cornerstone of palliative care, and effective prescribing plays a vital role in alleviating suffering and improving quality of life for patients in their final stages. The session will cover practical strategies for managing complex pain scenarios, the use of opioids and other pharmacological agents, and how to tailor pain management plans to individual patient needs.
Primary health practitioners are integral to delivering palliative care in their communities. Whether it’s navigating the palliative care system, managing symptoms, prescribing appropriate medications, or making critical care decisions, a collaborative approach with specialist palliative services enhances patient outcomes. This webinar aims to provide practical knowledge and tools to support primary care providers in delivering high-quality pain management and prescribing for their palliative patients.
This session is suitable for all health practitioners working in the primary health sector, with a particular focus on general practitioners, practice nurses, and community pharmacists. It will also highlight available resources to help healthcare providers in supporting the palliative approach to care, while underscoring the crucial role general practice plays in this space.
