Palliative care - Principles of pain management
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Palliative care - Principles of pain management

Health Staff Ed
Updated Jan 17, 2025

What you'll learn

  • The basic principles of pain management.
  • Pain descriptors and the different types of pain.
  • Barriers to effective pain management.
Course Description

Course Overview:

This 2 hour interactive course is based on the latest research in this area and identifies best practice in the assessment and management in patients at the end of life.

 

Target Audience

Nurses and aged care workers

 

Business Case

End of life care is an essential skill for all nurses and understanding pain management contributes to patient safety and comfort.