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Postgraduate Course in Palliative Medicine for Doctors (Synchronous & Asynchronous)

Training Provider: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Course Reference: TGS-2020502045
S$480
Original: S$1,600
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About This Course

"This is a 3-day foundational course, designed especially for doctors across all settings. This course covers the basic principles and practice of palliative medicine. The trainers in this course include experienced doctors, nurses and allied health professionals from the palliative care field. They will cover a comprehensive range of palliative care topics through interactive lectures, case discussions and role play activities. The aim is to build / increase professional confidence and competence in participants by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to work with patients and families facing life-threatening illnesses. Some of the topics covered within this course include an introduction to palliative care, pain and symptom management, communication with patients and families, ethical dilemmas, dealing with psychological problems and use of existing hospice services in Singapore
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What You'll Learn

The aim is to build / increase professional confidence and competence in participants by equipping doctors with the necessary knowledge and skills to work with patients and families facing life-threatening illnesses. Some of the topics covered within this course include an introduction to palliative care, pain and symptom management, communication with patients and families, ethical dilemmas, dealing with psychological problems and use of existing hospice services in Singapore

Entry Requirements

Participant must be a qualified medical practitioner.

Course Details

Duration 32 hours
Language English
Training Commitment Full Time and Part Time
Total Enrolled 128 students
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