National Pain Week (July 24 – 31) reminds us that pain is a problem for many people with life limiting illnesses. Having access to up to date, evidence based and trustworthy information is valuable when looking for options and when making clinical decisions around a patient’s care. CareSearch provides helpful resources for GPs and in particular information on how to initiate and titrate an opioid, and manage and switch opioids.
Visit the CareSearch blog for 5 tips for opioid prescribing in palliative patients.
CareSearch and other palliative care resources are also available on HealthPathways Melbourne.
Upcoming palliative care events
Register for these events to update your skills in providing palliative care:
Disclaimer: This article was provided by CareSearch. While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network does not warrant or represent the accuracy, currency and completeness of any information or material included within.
