Palliative care in end stage liver disease

Recognise the causes and stages of liver disease. Learn about the principles of symptom management and prescribing in palliative care.

Description

Designed for:

Registered healthcare professionals only.

Facilitator:

Dr Caroline Tomlinson - Rowcroft Specialty Doctor

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives:

  • To recognise the causes of liver disease and understand the stages of liver disease.

  • To recognise symptoms and manage them.

  • Prescribing in liver disease.

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