Palliative Care: Medical Intensive Course - Victoria Hospice

27 t h S e m i - AnnualPalliativeCare:MedicalIntensiveCourseVICTORIA VENUENovember 18–22, 2013CME Approved for31.5 MAINPRO M1 and31.5 AMA PRA Category 1creditsForPhysiciansNursesPharmacistsCourse FacultyBetty Andersen, MA, RCC; BereavementCounsellor, Victoria HospiceFraser Black, MD, CCFP, FCFP; PalliativeCare Physician, Victoria Hospice; Physician,Cool Aid Community Medical ClinicLynn Boechler, RN; Home andCommunity Care Nurse, Victoria, VIHADeb Braithwaite, MD, FCFP; PalliativeCare Physician, Victoria HospiceDawn Dompierre, RN, BScN, (c) Neph:Advance Care Planning Nurse, SeniorsHealth, VIHAMichael Downing, MD; Research Director,Palliative Care Physician, Victoria HospiceBarb Fehlau, MD, CCFP, FCFP, CMAc,GTT(cert.); Family and Palliative CarePhysician, ComoxDeanna Hutchings, RN, BScN, MN,CHPCN(c); Clinical Nurse Specialist,End of Life Care, VIHACatherine Jenkins, MD; GeriatricMedicine, RJH, VIHAJoan Jochim, BSc, CHPCN(c); ClinicalNurse Leader, Victoria HospiceChristine Jones, MD, CCFP, FCFP;Palliative Care Physician, Victoria HospiceDavid Kuhl, MD, MHSc, PhD; Director,Centre for Practitioner Renewal, ProvidenceHealth Care and UBC, VancouverRyan Liebscher, MD, CCFP; FamilyPhysician and Palliative Care Physician,Victoria HospicePatricia Liesch, RN, BScN (honors),IIWCC: Clinical Nurse Leader, Foot andLeg Ulcer Clinic, RJH, VIHACourse FacultyPeter Louie, MD, FRCPC; PediatricPalliative Care Physician, Canuck Place,Children’s Hospice, VancouverRobin Love, MD, CCFP; Medical Directorand Palliative Care Physician, NanaimoRegional Hospital Palliative Care UnitDouglas McGregor, MB ChB, FRCP(UK),MRCG; Medical Director and Palliative CarePhysician Victoria Hospice (Course Chair)Maggi Moreton, RN, CHPCN (c); ClinicalNurse Leader, Saanich Peninsula Hospital,VIHALeah Norgrove, MD, CCFP; FamilyPhysician and Palliative Care Consultant,Saanich Peninsula Hospital, VIHAAngela Lorenz Robertson, RN, BSN,CHPCN(c); Palliative Care Coordinator,Nanaimo, Home and Community Care,VIHACaelin Rose, MA; Community Counsellor,Victoria HospiceLorna J Ross, RN, CHPCN(c); Clinical NurseLeader, Seniors at Risk Network, VIHAGail Saiger, MD, FCFP; Palliative CarePhysician, Victoria HospiceWendy Wainwright, BSW, MEd;Director, Clinical Services, Victoria HospiceKelly Weber, BSN, CHPCN(c); PalliativeCare Coordinator, Port Alberni, Home andCommunity Care, VIHAOther faculty to be confirmedPrevious course participants’ responsesto “How will this change yourpractice?”“I have increased confidence in myown abilities”“Better advance planning andearly symptom managementfor pts. with chronic medicaldiseases”“Better management of nausea andvomiting”“Much improved knowledge ofvarious drugs, medications, ofactions, dosing & side effects”“Won’t be so scared/reluctant to havethe difficult conversations”“Provide support to staff &family in palliative situationsespecially re: dyspnea, pain,delirium”“Clarified ethical issues/strategies forpalliative sedation”Education Services DepartmentRichmond Pavilion ■ 1952 Bay StreetVictoria, BC V8R 1J8Tel 250-370-8283 ■ E-mail anna.lyle@viha.caHotel Grand Pacific ■ Victoria, BCwww.victoriahospice.org

OverviewThe course covers basic and some advancedaspects of palliative care. It provides anexcellent foundation in palliative care forphysicians, family practice residents,pharmacists and nurses from hospitals,hospices, long term care facilities and homeand community settings.Course faculty includes health careprofessionals from Victoria Hospice andprofessionals from Vancouver Island andLower Mainland palliative care programs.Course Objectives■ To increase awareness of and sensitivityto death and dying issues■ To increase understanding, skills andknowledge in order to apply a palliativeapproach to both cancer and noncancerdisease■ To increase specific medical andnursing skills in the assessment andmanagement of distressing symptomsassociated with advanced disease■ To increase understanding of psychosocialand spiritual needs of patients andfamilies including grief and bereavement■ To enhance understanding of the role ofthe interdisciplinary team in palliative careThis program has been accreditedfor up to 31.5 MAINPRO M1 creditsand up to 31.5 AMA PRA Category 1study credits.MAIN PRO-C credits can also be earnedby conducting an evidence-based practicereflection exercise after the course.Course ContentCOURSE CONTE NT INCLU DES■ Goals of Care■ Ethical Aspects of End of Life Care■ Using a Palliative Approach in Non-Cancer Illness■ Pain Assessment and Etiology■ Basic and Advanced Pain Management■ Gastrointestinal Issues■ Neurological Issues■ Respiratory Issues■ Palliative Sedation■ Pediatric Care■ Care Through Death■ Death at Home■ Knowing What We Bring to theBedside■ Hope and Breaking Bad News■ Prognosis■ Grief and Bereavement■ Palliative EmergenciesOther topics may be added.Teaching FormatCourse textbook (Medical Care of theDying 4 th edition, 2006)■ Topic reviews and discussions■ Multimedia presentations■ Large and small group discussions■ Case-based problem solving sessionsCourse FeeThe early bird fee for this course is $995and after October 18, the fee will be$1025. The course fee includes registration,a copy of the 4 th edition of the MedicalCare of the Dying textbook, additionalmaterials, lunch on Monday and Friday andrefreshment breaks.LocationThe course will be held November 18–22,2013 from 8:30–4:30 at the Hotel GrandPacific Hotel in Victoria’s Inner Harbour.AccommodationA block of rooms is being held at theHotel Grand Pacific until October 19,2013 at a daily conference rate of$109.00 single/double.To receive the conference rate, pleasecontact the hotel directly and identifyyourself as a participant of this coursewhen you make your reservation.Hotel Grand Pacific463 Belleville StreetVictoria, BC V8V 1X3Toll free 1-800-663-7550250-386-0450www.hotelgrandpacific.comTo RegisterTo register please go towww.victoriahospice.org/health-professionals and followthe link to the course of your choice.Victoria Hospice will then send yourofficial confirmation letter and thetextbook for pre-reading.Enroll early as participant numbersare limited.Cancellation andRefund PolicyThe registration fee, less a 10% nonrefundabledeposit, will be returnedon written notification of cancellationuntil October 18, 2013.After October 18, no refunds will beissued. However, an organization may sendan alternate participant if arrangementsare confirmed with Victoria Hospiceprior to the course.“I would be honored to have any ofthe presenters active in my careif I was palliative. They seemedknowledgeable, compassionateand had a sense of humor.”To register please go to www.victoriahospice.org/health-professionals and follow the link to the courseof your choice.