Challenges in Palliative Care 2008/2009

 

                                                                    A Flexible Introduction to Palliative Care

 

                                                                                          Apply for Either

 

                                                                                     Individual Study Days

                                                                                        2 Short Courses

                                                                                          1 Full Course

 

This popular programme has now been extended to include a set of eight study days which explore key topics relevant to the provision of contempory palliative care. The programme is flexible, allowing you to access it in a number of ways. You can book onto individual study days and tailor them to your needs, book a short course of 4 days or alternatively book the full eight day programme.

 

This stimulating programme is facilitated by expert clinicians and invited speakers from the field of palliative care. It uses lectures and group work to examine key issues, encourage reflection and assist in improving effective clinical practice.

 

SHORT COURSE 1

SHORT COURSE 2

30 SEPTEMBER 2008

Introduction to the Key Principles of Contemporary Palliative Care

 

14 OCTOBER 2008

Pain

 

25 NOVEMBER 2008

Symptoms

 

02 DECEMBER 2008

End of Life Care

17 FEBRUARY 2009

An Introduction to Psychosocial Aspects of Adult Palliative Care

 

10 MARCH 2009

Loss, Grief and Bereavement

 

31 MARCH 2009

Communication Issues

 

28 APRIL 2009

The Psychosocial Impact of Life Threatening Illness and the Application of Ethics

 

 

Course Fees:

Prices to be confirmed

                                         

                           For further information please contact Rita Brooks - Administrator

                                                                    Tel: 0151 801 1447

                                                     Email: rita.brooks@liverpool.ac.uk