Aggressively managing the symptoms of patients with a critical life-limiting illness or terminal disease can improve the quality of life for patients and loved ones, regardless of how much time they have remaining. Palliative symptom management approaches disease in a holistic manner, addressing not only the physical aspect of symptoms but also the psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of suffering for total symptom relief. Pain is the most common reason for critical care palliative consultation.
Please join the NSMHPCN Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultants (PPSMC) and Education Facilitators in a five-part series as they present a comprehensive review of the types of pain, assessment of pain, pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and the concept of total pain in palliative care.
Target Audience: All disciplines of service providers working with patients receiving a palliative approach to care.
Date(s): Various, see below.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Location: Zoom