is a five day course covering:

The Management of Neurological Disease at the End of Life - part 1  (Day 1)
1st October 2009

• an understanding of the pathology of Motor Neuron Disease & Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
• describing the dying process as it relates to these conditions
• identification & management of common symptoms experienced by these patients at the end of life
• exploring the challenges of caring for these groups of patients from a practical, psychological & ethical perspective

The Management of Neurological Disease at the End of Life – part 2 (Day 2)
15th October 2009

• be aware of the disease process in Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease & Multiple System Atrophy
• discuss prognosis & the dying phase in relation to this group of patients
• recognise the importance of a multi-professional approach to management
• explore the challenges of caring for these patients & those close to them by a review of practical, psychological & ethical issues in end of life care

Managing End-Stage Cardiac Failure (Day 3)
29th October 2009

• developing an understanding of the pathology of cardiac failure & the concept of disease burden
• the lived experience of cardiac failure
• identifying difficulties in recognizing the dying process
• explore the challenges of caring for these patients  considering practical, psychological & ethical management

Managing End-Stage Renal Failure (Day 4)
12th November 2009

• exploring the pathology of renal failure & discussing when renal failure becomes ‘end-stage’
• describing the dying process in renal failure & identify common symptoms that arise, along with the appropriate management
• recognising the experience of living with end-stage renal failure
• understanding how the practical, emotional & ethical challenges can be met through working in partnership with others

Managing Respiratory Disease at the End of Life (Day 5)
26th November 2009

• recognising the variety of respiratory disorders & how to identify the dying process
• discussing common symptoms in respiratory disease & the appropriate management
• reviewing key issues surrounding long-term oxygen therapy
• understanding the implications of the end of life for patients with respiratory disease as they relate to practical, psychological & ethical aspects of care

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: all health & social care workers who would like to increase their understanding of end of life care in non-malignant disease, with a focus on joint-working between palliative care, specialists & those who provide care for patients

Each day runs from  9.30am to 4.30pm at St Catherine’s Education Centre.

Each 5 day course costs £300-00 ~ includes handouts, refreshments and lunch – however,  it is possible to book individual study days at £70-00 per day.