In certain countries palliative care has received accreditation as a specific specialty. Each nurse and physician needs to acquire basic knowledge in palliative care whether they specialize in family medicine, geriatrics, oncology, neurology, internal medicine, pediatrics or surgery.
The upcoming forum is targeted at all medical professions from all fields of medicine. The three day forum will focus on innovative educational sessions in palliative care for non palliative care specialists. The program will include presentations, interactive workshops, and present research at various levels of development.
The participants in this conference will gain updated knowledge on:
1. Clinical aspects and symptom management
• Pharmacology:
• Emergency situations
• Symptom evaluation and management: pain, vomiting, nausea, dyspnea, fatigue,
anorexia, diarrhea, constipation, ascites
• The final hours
• Technical skills
2. Communication and Coping
• True of False – communication in palliative care
• Patients narrative, suffering and discomfort
• Empathy
• Curative care cessation
• Delivery of bad news and hope
• Working in a team – communication between professionals
• Preparation of the patients, the family and staff towards death
• Preparation of children towards loss of a family member
3. The Palliative Care System – Definitions and Characterizations
• Overview, principles and history of palliative care
• Dilemmas in palliative care
4. Other
• Place of death
• Care setting transitions at the end of life
• Palliative care in general practice
• Palliative care in nursing homes
• Do-not-resuscitate orders
• Advance care planning
• End-of-life communication
• Terminal sedation in medical practice
• Euthanasia and other medical end-of-life decisions as well as the attitudes of the
public towards palliative care and euthanasia across Europe
If you are a family medicine physician, oncologist, geriatrician, neurologist, nephrologist, nurse, social worker, psychologist, physical therapist, chaplain or any other paramedical professional, interested in improving your basic palliative care skills and knowledge - do not miss this event!
Join us in the cultural city of Budapest, set in the picturesque Region of Hungary famous for its educational institutions and University, and an exciting venue for this course.
The capital of Hungary, known by many as the "Pearl of the Danube", is undoubtedly one of the most beautifully located cities in the world.
It is a city where the pleasing harmony of different architectural styles and superb structures, the gastronomy and culture are combined with legendary hospitality blend into an unforgettable experience for visitors.
Information regarding The First International Multidisciplinary Forum on Palliative Care is available at imfpc.org
