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GPs play a key role in managing cancer pain and improving patients’ quality of life. This session covers the complexity of cancer pain, when and how to use opioids safely, and the essential skill of opioid rotation to optimise care and minimise harm. It supports GPs as primary care providers to deliver effective symptom control, reduce hospital admissions, and build confidence in palliative care.

Presented by

Dr Alaa Al Abdullah
Palliative Care Specialist – Palliative Care (Southern), Service Delivery Directorate Western NSW Local Health District

Learning outcomes

• Understanding Cancer Pain and its assessment

• When to use an opioid, its role, and commonly used opioids

• Opioids rotation the what, the why, the when and how

Program

6.30pm   Registration, networking and light refreshments

6.55pm   Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country & Introduction

7.00pm   Education session

8.00pm   Case study & interactive panel discussion / Q&A

8.30pm   Evaluation & Close

Target audience

This is a GP & Registrar focused education activity. However, all health professionals with an interest in this topic are encouraged to attend, including Nurses, Palliative Care team, Aboriginal Health Professionals, Pharmacists, Medical Students and Allied Health Professionals.

Accreditation

Activity No. Pending

ACRRM accreditation: Pending

Contact

Email meredith.schaerf@wnswphn.org.au

Mobile 0417 878 069

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