Pathways to Palliative Care

From the number of calls Palliative Care WA receive it is clear that the health professionals and community alike have difficulty understanding the palliative care system; what services are available, who to call and where to go for help when someone is needing access to palliative care. This forum will bring together a panel of agencies that provide information and support services for palliative care inquiries.

Carol Douglas, Aged Care Nurse Practitioner, Residential Care Line Outreach Service, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, will lead the forum with a presentation that highlights the outcomes for an older person, with declining health living in a residential aged care setting, particularly in the absence of a ‘clinical treatment plan’.

Dr Elissa Campbell, Geriatrician and Palliative Physician, will put a number of case scenarios to the panel for their advice to map and direct the best pathway to ensure timely access to quality palliative care treatment aligned with patient goals and needs. Also, attendees will have an opportunity to put forward their own scenarios.

Date: Tuesday, 5 December, 2017

Time: 2.30 – 4.30pm

Venue: Seminar Room, Milroy Lodge,

15 Bedbrook Place, Shenton Park

Cost: PCWA members free, non-members $40*

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RSVP: by 4 December 2017

Parking: Free, onsite at upper rear carpark

Please register via Eventbrite:

https://pathways-to-palliative-care-pcwa.eventbrite.com.au

Panel Members:

Carol Douglas, Residential Care Line Outreach Service, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

David Larmour, Director of Clinical Operations, Silver Chain

Brett Hayes, Nurse Manager Palliative Care, WA Country Health Service, Wheatbelt

Ed Gaudoin, Clinical Nurse Manager, Metropolitan Palliative Care Consultancy Service, Bethesda Health Care

Dr Sue Jackson, Lead GP Clinical Editor, HealthPathways, WA Primary Health Alliance

Dr Scott Blackwell, GP and Palliative Care Practitioner, Collaborative Primary Health Care WA