End-of-Life Care: The Management of Pain in Palliative Medicine- The end stage of life is often characterized with pain and suffering. As the most experienced and feared symptom at the end of life, pain is often undertreated, even though it can be controlled in the vast majority of cases. Healthcare professionals should have a better understanding of the objectives of palliative care and options available for patients and caregivers when treating patients at the end of life.
Provide a historical perspective of hospice and national guidelines for quality palliative care. Delineate common types of pain syndromes, assessment tools and potential therapeutic options. Define the pharmacology of opiates and neuroplasty. Discuss challenges and barriers to effective pain management.
1.0 Free Contact Hours for Nurse Practitioners which includes 0.5 Hours of Pharmacology
Expires 6/30/13