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This session will discuss the important concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusivity through both a personal and professional lens. She will highlight the clinical implications and the personal reflections that are key as we care for patients and support their families in a palliative care context.

This presentation aims to familiarize the audience with the concept of total pain as defined by Dame Cicely Saunders. We will discuss the important influence that psychological stress can have on the pain profile of palliative care patients. Finally, we will facilitate the identification of death anxiety in palliative care patients.

This presentation aims to raise awareness among professionals working in palliative care about the repeated experiences of grief they are exposed to in their daily practice. While caregivers are trained to support patients and their loved ones through the many losses they endure, the effects of these grief experiences on their own well-being often go unrecognized. The concepts of compassion fatigue and moral injury will be explored to better understand and acknowledge the impact of repetitive grief on healthcare providers. Reflective insights and practical strategies will be offered to foster emotional adaptation and support professional sustainability in palliative care.

This session aims to provide a better understanding of the main classes of medications used in palliative care. It will cover the necessary adjustments to prescriptions based on the progression of the patient’s illness and the challenges related to their care environment. Particular attention will be given to managing prescriptions at the end of life, to ensure optimal support that is respectful of the individual’s needs during this critical stage.

Details to come.