Management of Pain in Palliative Care

A study day for healthcare professionals on assessing and managing pain in palliative care patients, covering pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.

This study day at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity's Education Centre is aimed at healthcare professionals caring for palliative patients and their families. Sessions cover the physiology of pain, pain types and treatment, assessment and management skills, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. It also explores the concept of 'Total Pain', including emotional, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of the pain experience. The day runs seven hours.