Introduction to Symptom Management

  • 24 April, 2025 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • In-person
  • Patient care
  • £93
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This course will look at four of the most common symptoms in end of life care, physiology, causes, assessment and treatments.

You will gain an understanding of some of the common symptoms in EoLC, the causes, and how to assess and treat as appropriate. Taught by experienced clinicians in Specialist Palliative Care.

Course delivery

This session will be delivered by Geoff Hooper and Louise Brown.

As one of our practice educators, Louise works within the therapies team as a senior physiotherapist. She is passionate and knowledgeable not only about supporting patients in their own home, but also about alternative therapies, touch techniques and effective communication skills, having been trained in all of these. Her goal is for everyone to receive holistic care.

 

Who should attend?

This course is for Registered and Non-Registered staff new to palliative care.

Course details

The day will cover the below topics:

  • Overview of common symptoms at end of life
  • Review of anatomy and pathophysiology
  • Causes
  • Assessment
  • Treatments and management