This session discusses how to deal with transition points and crises, both in terms of initial management options and how these options can be explained and discussed with patients approaching the end of life and their relatives and carers. The ways in wh
As the end of life approaches, patients with either advanced cancer or other progressive life-limiting illnesses may experience a reduction in their cognitive function, such as forgetfulness, confusion or agitation. This session provides a framework for t
This session provides a framework for the drug and non-drug management of constipation in end-of-life care patients. This session was reviewed by Rachel Lee and was last updated in April 2023.
This session provides a framework for an integrated management of depression. It was reviewed by Felicity Wood and Sarah Hanrott and last updated in May 2023.
This session provides a framework for the drug and non-drug management of nausea and vomiting in end-of-life care. This session was reviewed by Sarah Hanrott and last updated in March 2024.
As illness progresses in the last year of life, physical function inevitably diminishes. This session provides a framework for the management of physical deterioration of patients at the end of life. This session was reviewed by Sarah Hanrott and last upd
Acute seizure activity (also commonly known as convulsions) is one of the few situations considered a medical emergency for end of life care patients. It requires urgent intervention. This session provides a framework for the immediate management and long
This session explores current understanding of infant mortality and the health promotion approaches available to improve the neonatal and infant death...
This session explores current understanding of infant mortality and the health promotion approaches available to improve the neonatal and infant death...
This session aims to raise awareness regarding the impact of substance misuse during pregnancy and its impact on the neonate and infant. You will be c...
