Palliative care GP series - Session 5: Management of nausea, vomiting and other palliative care symptoms in community

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 seminar aimed at enhancing your expertise in the assessment and management of gastrointestinal symptoms within the community palliative care setting. This event will equip healthcare professionals and caregivers with the knowledge and confidence needed to provide comprehensive care for patients experiencing constipation, nausea/vomiting, fatigue/diet challenges, and malignant bowel obstruction.

Speakers

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

Dr Ruwani Mendis - Palliative Medicine Physician and Medical Oncologist

Learning outcomes:

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

• Outline appropriate management of gastrointestinal symptoms in the community palliative care setting.
• Develop confidence in use of prescription laxatives, antiemetics and non-pharmacological managements in collaboration with community palliative care service’s input.
• Identify relevant HealthPathways.