Course Information
Day 4 of a 4-day palliative and end-of-life care education program aims to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to assess and manage common physical and psychological symptoms experienced by patients approaching the end of their life.
Symptoms include pain, agitation, delirium, nausea, and respiratory secretions.
Areas discussed will include how to recognise when patients are deteriorating, converting oral medications to syringe drivers, and common medications/doses used.
The importance of Spiritual Care and Bereavement support will be explained.
Staff caring for palliative and end-of-life patients face significant emotional challenges within their role. Therefore, we will demonstrate how to care for ourselves and each other, exploring how to manage our own stress levels and discover strategies to preserve our own well-being.
Learning Outcomes
• Recognise the clinical signs of a deteriorating patient
• Discuss why just-in-case medications are required
• Demonstrate the benefits of medications in managing symptoms of patients approaching the end of life.
• Interpret the time syringe drivers require commencing, considering oral medications
• Define grief, bereavement and mourning
• Explore risk factors for complicated grief
• Discuss support networks available in local area
Legislation Guidance
Target Audience
District Nurses,
Community Nursing Teams,
Staff who regularly care for patients who are approaching the end of their life.
Band (Suitability)
LD Prospectus Event Category
Role Specific Mandated Training (Classroom/Virtual)
Trainer or Facilitator
Useful Links / Resources