Palliative Care Emergencies

Course Overview

This practical course develops confidence in recognising and managing emergencies encountered in palliative and end of life care. Through simulation and case-based learning, participants enhance their clinical decision-making while ensuring care remains person-centred and aligned with patient wishes.

This Course is For

Registered healthcare professionals working in community, hospice, primary care, ambulance and acute settings.

Course Capacity & Cost

• 16 places
• Organisational booking: £1,450
• Individual booking: £100 per person

Indicative Content

• Recognition of palliative emergencies
• Catastrophic haemorrhage
• Spinal cord compression
• Hypercalcaemia
• Seizures at end of life
• Delirium
• Terminal agitation
• Breathlessness crises
• Communication during emergencies
• Advance Care Planning
• ReSPECT
• Escalation and de-escalation decisions