Palliative Care Lecture Series 2020
These lectures are delivered via teleconference with a PowerPoint presentation that the speaker takes participants through.
No charge, although a gold coin donation to Hospice West Auckland is appreciated.
2020 Dates:
First Thursday of each month – 7.30am – 8.30am, followed by refreshments and networking opportunities.
- 2 July; Palliative Care in Marginalised Societies: Dr Huhana Hickey
- 6 August; Rural Palliative Care for Maori: Ria Earp and Linda Hauraki
- 3 September; Palliative Care for the Older Adult and Dementia: Dr Sandy Macleod
- 1 October; Preparing for Palliative Care – Undergraduate Palliative Care Education in NZ: Lis Latta
- 5 November; Neurodegenerative Disorders – Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinsons, Dementia and Palliative Care: Dr Janet Turnbull
- 3 December; tbc: Prof. Dr Lieve Van Den Block
Benefits:
- Enhanced learning opportunities
- Collegiality
- Peer support
- Networking
- Self-reflection toward PDRP and other professional development programmes
Topics include:
- Cultural Perspectives on Pain
- Constipation
- Ethnicities
- Breathlessness
- The Cancer Psychological and Social Workforce Initiative
- Renal Supportive Care
- Servantship
- Principles and Guidance for the Last Days of Life: Te Ara Whakapiri
- Role of the Dietitian in Palliative Care
- Integrating hospice and aged care services
- The Suffering Patient
Cost: No charge, although a gold coin would help cover the cost of refreshments
Venue: Living & Learning Centre 206 Swanson Road, Henderson
Presented by: National and international health and social care experts
For Who? All Health and Social Care professionals with an interest in end of life care
Number of Students: N/A
Certification:
Professional development hours apply
Certificates issued for attendance
Approved for CME and MOPS accreditation
Endorsed by Hospice New Zealand