Palliative care GP series - Session 4: The role of the GP in prescribing opioids for palliative care patients

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 insightful event focused on the role of the GP in prescribing opioids for palliative care patients. This informative session will equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to select appropriate opioids for effectively managing pain and dyspnea in palliative care patients. We will also address the crucial medico-legal aspects of providing opioid prescriptions for palliative care, ensuring compliance and patient wellbeing in the community.

Speakers

Dr Ruwani Mendis - Palliative Medicine Physician and Medical Oncologist

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

Learning outcomes:

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

• Identify commonly used opioids in palliative care.
• Outline legal requirements of opioid prescriptions in palliative care.
• Identify relevant HealthPathways.