Date:
11^th December 2015

Venue:
Education Centre, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester

Course description:

For delegates to develop an understanding of specific symptom control in palliaitve care and the different types of oncological emergencies that can occur in a patient with cancer. The day will consist of a combination of presentations, group work and practical activity.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion the delegate should:

• Understand pain assessment and management.
• Recognise the causes of nausea and vomiting in advanced cancer.
• Discuss constipation in advanced cancer.
• Identify early signs and symptoms and associated management of a patient who presents with: Neutropenic sepsis, Spinal cord compression, hypercalcaemia.

Targeted Audience:

Registered nurses, allied healthcare professionals, 3^rd year student nurses.

Course Fee:

£75.00