Managing Challenging Cases in Palliative Care - 7MRSAC30
Course overview
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This innovative four-day course offers a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise in palliative care, explore strategies to improve healthcare equity, and connect with a global community committed to transforming care practices.
Palliative care is a dynamic and evolving field that addresses the challenges of managing multi-morbidity while tackling systemic healthcare inequities. As the world’s first purpose-built palliative care institute, the Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation integrates cutting-edge research, education, and clinical practice. Led by world-renowned experts in both clinical and academic palliative care, this course provides participants with insights from leaders shaping international guidelines and policies.
Through real life cases, participants will refine their skills in evidence interpretation, clinical decision-making, and best practices. The course emphasises managing physical and psychosocial complexities, resolving ethical dilemmas, and addressing systemic care inequalities. Participants will also develop the ability to design personalised care plans that balance physical, emotional, and social dimensions, ultimately improving patients' quality of life.
Join this enriching experience to advance your knowledge, enhance your skills, and become part of a vibrant community dedicated to shaping the future of palliative care.
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What will I achieve?
By the end of this short course, you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate clinical evidence and ethical considerations to effectively manage psychosocial complexities and ethical dilemmas in palliative care.
- Design personalised palliative care plans that integrate physical, emotional, and social dimensions to enhance patient outcomes.
- Implement strategies to address healthcare inequalities, equipping yourself with the skills and knowledge to deliver more equitable care.
Who will I learn with?
Clinical Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Palliative Care
Who is this for?
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This course is open to doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals worldwide. We welcome participants from all clinical specialties, and no prior experience in palliative care is required.
As part of your short course application, please provide details of your professional registration within the healthcare jurisdiction where you practice.
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How will I be assessed?
Case based analysis (3,000 words).
What is the teaching schedule?
Four full days of teaching on the following dates:
09/06/2025, 16/06/2025, 23/06/2025, 30/06/2025
Fees and discounts
As part of our commitment to reducing inequities in palliative care delivery worldwide, we offer a special discount scheme for applicants residing in low- and middle-income countries who firmly accept an offer to study on this course.
All students will be charged the applicable Home or Overseas tuition fee based on their assessed fee status. The discount will then be applied after enrolment, where applicable, to reduce the total tuition fee charged.
Full fee £1700
Overseas £4000
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