This advanced session looks at the properties of the main opioids used in the UK, when to switch opioids, particularly in renal impairment, and when to use subcutaneous opioid preparations. This session was reviewed by Rina Patel and Richard Kitchen, and
This session covers the essential principles of pain management that together provide a framework for a comprehensive pain management strategy. This session was reviewed by Jo Elverson and last updated in September 2022.
This session provides a framework for the integrated assessment and management of fatigue in end of life care patients. This session was reviewed by Ollie Minton and Sarah Hanrott and last updated in November 2023.
Some end of life care situations are considered emergencies which require urgent intervention. One of these is spinal cord compression. This session provides a framework for recognising and managing spinal cord compression, when immediate treatment may re
This session offers a framework for recognising patients who are at risk of deterioration and who may die soon (last months of life) and also recognising when death is imminent (last days). The priorities for care of the dying person are discussed and the
This session discusses how being aware of your own skills and limitations can improve symptom management and care for patients at the end of life. This session was reviewed by Richard Kitchen and last updated in September 2021.
This session outlines some of the considerations to be taken into account when symptom management is complicated by coexisting conditions. This session outlines some of the considerations to be taken into account when symptom management is complicated by
This session identifies issues when providing palliative and end-of-life care for people with learning disabilities and how these can be addressed. This session was reviewed by Gemma Allen and Claire Towns and last updated in June 2022.
This session is provides an overview of the use of continuous subcutaneous infusions (CSCI) via a syringe driver in the management of symptoms in palliative and end-of-life care. This session was reviewed by Claire Britton and Amelia Sayce and last updat
