Pain management in palliative and end of life care
To recognise and apply the principles of pain management and understand the role and rationale of non-pharmacological intervention and prescribed medication.
Description
Designed for:
Health & social care professionals working at all levels.
Facilitators:
Sarah Baker & Julie Laing - Rowcroft Community Clinical Nurse Specialists
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives:
- To recognise and apply the principles of pain management to patients receiving palliative care.
- To understand the role, rationale of meds and possible side effects.
- To consider non-pharmacological strategies to manage pain.
- This workshop links with another on pain assessment.