Palliative Care for Dietitians: An Introduction

Purpose

The purpose of this one-day course is to facilitate participants to:

• Increase knowledge and understanding of the principles of patient centred care in the palliative care context
• Consider their role and responsibility in providing nutritional care for people with palliative care needs
• Apply an ethical approach to discussions on clinically assisted nutrition and hydration

Learning Outcomes

• To know the importance of nutrition in palliative care
• Describe common nutritional symptoms and how to manage them
• Explore ethical discussions around food and fluid at end of life
• Apply the palliative care approach to nutritional care

Audience

• Dietitians with an interest in palliative care
• Dietetic support workers/therapy assistants
• Members of DCOP – open up to members

Method

1 day face to face

Cost

Please note you will be informed in advance if there is a direct cost to you or your organisation for your attendance at this programme.

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