Assessment and Symptom Management in End of Life Care

Course aims

• To recognise when change and deterioration indicates a need for re-appraisal of treatment, clinical management and support.
• To review the individual's priorities, goals and decisions, tailoring care to the needs of the individual and their carers.
• To further develop knowledge and skills to influence a dignified life and death.
• To support choice and respect for the dying person.

Learning outcomes

• To gain awareness of the prognostic indicators that enable end of life to be identified.
• To gain an understanding of the management of common end of life symptoms such as pain, nausea and vomiting and dyspnoea.
• To interpret how the 5 priorities of care are addressed in clinical practice at end of life.
• To gain an awareness of the holistic needs of the dying patient and carer.
• To gain awareness of the normal bereavement adjustment process.

Course dates

Both days must be attended to complete this programme.