This series of master class seminars is aimed at health care professionals (with an interest in palliative care) who wish to further develop their knowledge of symptom management for individuals with life limiting illness.
The master classes will be led by experts, each providing the latest evidence, guidance, and best practice relating to the skilful management of challenging symptoms.
These study sessions (1.30pm – 4.00pm) cost £20 per person
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Date
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Title
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Content
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Tuesday 6th October 2009
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Management of symptoms associated with intestinal obstruction
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· Causes of intestinal obstruction in advanced disease
· Assessment
· Clinical features and symptoms
· Management of symptoms to include non-pharmacological, pharmacological and surgical options
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Thursday 7th January 2010
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Therapeutic emergencies; SCC and SVCO recognition and symptom management
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· Superior Vena Cava obstruction (SVCO)
· Spinal cord compression (SCC)
· Causes, clinical features and common symptoms
· Evaluation and management
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Tuesday 23rd March 2010
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Anxiety and depression
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· Assessment and screening
· Therapeutic management; non-pharmacological and pharmacological options
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Thursday 13th May 2010
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Loss of appetite and anorexia
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· An overview of the causes
· Management
· Nutritional advice
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Monday 28th June 2010
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Managing challenging symptons in head and neck cancers
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· An overview of head and neck cancers
· Challenging symptoms; to include swallowing difficulties
· Management from a palliative perspective
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More information
For more information on any of these courses please contact the Education Department on 0117 9159465 or e-mail:education@stpetershospice.org
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