The Spiritual Dimension of Palliative Care Sept 2-Day Workshop

The Spiritual Dimension of Palliative Care

2-Day Workshop

Dates and Times:

Day 1 Wednesday 9 September , 9.00 am-5.00 pm

Day 2 Thursday 10 September, 9.00 am-2.00 pm

Venue: Seminar Room, Cancer Council WA, 15 Bedbrook Place, Shenton Park

Cost: $50

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Designed for

Doctors, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Chaplains, Allied Health Professionals, Assistants in Nursing, Patient Care Assistants

Overview

The spiritual dimension of palliative care is recognised as fundamental element of healthcare assessments alongside physical, psychological, cultural and social needs. (National Palliative Care Standards 2018)

The purpose of this workshop is to engage all health professionals in recognising the importance of individual spirituality and how to discuss the spiritual needs and values of all persons receiving palliative care.

Learning outcomes

• Reflect on the healing nature of therapeutic relationships
• Develop and describe an understanding of spirituality
• Explore individual and own spirituality
• Explore and describe belief systems and major religions of the world
• Reflect on the importance of spirituality for patients and their families

Presented by

Professor Doug Bridge has an extensive background in palliative medicine and introduced palliative care services to Fremantle Hospital in 1983. He has international recognition in this field and is a dedicated advocate for embedding spirituality into healthcare education.

Jo Whitley works in Wellbeing and Spiritual Care at Royal Perth Hospital. She is passionate about Palliative Care and finding ways to engage and talk about spirituality in a way that is integrated, evidence based and a reflection of who we are as individuals.