Palliative care should be an integral part of every health care professionals role.  It should not just be seen as the compassionate care of dying patients but as an active discipline.  Palliative care focuses on ensuring quality of life as opposed to treatment.

Palliative care aim to :

• Affirm life and regard dying as normal
• Provide relief from pain and other distressing symptons
• Integrate the psychological and spiritual aspects of patient care.
• Offer a support system to help patients live as actively as possible until death

What you will cover in the course

• What is palliative care and the ultimate goal
• Medication versus Palliative
• The history
• Diet and exercise
• Fulfilment and enjoyment
• Values and needs - dignity, choice, independence

If you require any additional information please call one of the team on 0191 5863355