Introduction to Care of the Dying Person

By Somerset EOLC Education Team

This short course is aimed at medics, nurses and healthcare assistants supporting adults at the end of life.

Date and time

Location

South Petherton Community Hospital

South Petherton Community Hospital South Petherton TA13 5EF United Kingdom

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Highlights

3 hours
In person
Free venue parking

About this event

Join palliative care experts to learn more about:

· The 5 priorities of care for the dying person· How these are embedded into the Trust last days of life care plans· Diagnosis of dying· Identify common symptoms in the last days of life and discuss how to holistically manage them· The importance of empathetic communication at the end of life· How and when to advocate for the dying person and/or their family· How to deliver great end of life mouthcare

Organized by

Somerset EOLC Education Team

We work across the county's health, social and spiritual care organisations to bring parity of quality and access to end of life care education for all

Free

Oct 10 · 9:30 AM GMT+1