Palliative care GP series - Session 4: Conducting essential conversations with palliative patients and their carers

Banksia Palliative Care Service is pleased to invite you to a series of webinars specifically designed to demonstrate the benefits of partnerships between GPs and community palliative care services in achieving best outcomes for patients, carers and the service providers.

Join us for an enlightening event focused on the art of conducting essential conversations with palliative patients and their dedicated carers. As healthcare providers, it's imperative to equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills to engage in compassionate, informed, and respectful dialogues during this sensitive phase of patient care.

This event is an excellent opportunity to enhance your communication skills, gain practical insights, and network with fellow healthcare professionals committed to providing the best possible care for palliative patients and their carers.

Speakers

Dr Hossein Kasiri - Palliative Medicine Specialist Consultant

Dr Chien-Che Lin - Palliative Medicine Specialist and General Practitioner

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe how disease trajectory, treatment benefits / burdens, and patient preferences inform decision making at end of life
• Assess examples of experienced clinicians approach challenging questions and sometimes unrealistic expectations from patients and families.
• Identify relevant HealthPathways.