The palliative phase of life is often a difficult time for patients, their families, loved ones, carers and treating health professionals. The Palliative Care Access to Core Medicines project (part of ComPPaCT) funded by the Tasmanian Government aims to support multidisciplinary teams in palliative care in the community and assist people who wish to die at home through facilitating timely access to essential end of life medicines.
The face to face workshops aim to consolidate the education and awareness phase of the ComPPaCT project, following from a live webinar in December 2023 (now available to view as a recording).
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), the peak national body for pharmacists, has been commissioned by the Tasmanian Government to coordinate this project, in collaboration with Primary Health Tasmania and Palliative Care Tasmania, for General Practitioners, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.
The ComPPaCT Workshop aims to increase education and awareness of end of life medicines for community-based practitioners in Tasmania, leading to a more cohesive process for effective end of life care.
Palliative care specialists and local GPs presenting and discussing practical pearls in palliative care and real life case studies.
This workshop will help equip general practitioners, community pharmacists, nurse practitioners and nurses with the knowledge and skills to provide quality medication management and support during the terminal phase of life. The session will cover different phases of palliative care, medications use in anticipatory prescribing, navigation of services and a group discussion with case studies and a Q&A session.
This workshop aims to bring together GPs, pharmacists, nurse practitioners and nurses, providing a unique opportunity for networking and collaborative learning.
- Dinner provided
- This event will meet the accreditation requirements for RACGP
- Certificate of attendance will be provided
- Enhanced knowledge of community palliative care
- Multidisciplinary networking and collaboration with other local health practitioners
- Awareness and education of the Tasmanian Government’s ComPPaCT project
- Local specialist palliative care presenters and Q&A session
- Local resources, support and navigation with Primary Health Tasmania and Palliative Care Tasmania in attendance
Speaker information:
Dr Emily Ingram is a GP clinical editor for the Tasmanian Health Pathways at Primary Health Tasmania. Emily also works as a GP at Northern Midlands Medical Services and Family Planning Tasmania.
Angus Thompson (MPS) is a registered pharmacist currently working as a Consulting Pharmacist conducting HMRs in Southern Tasmania, a Clinical Editor for Primary Health Tasmania and a Lecturer in Therapeutics at the University of Tasmania. Angus has been involved with the recent updates to the Tasmanian Health Pathways on Palliative Carew and the initial development and subsequent updating of the Tasmanian Palliative Care Formulary.
Ella Van Tienen is the State Manager of PSA in Tasmania. Throughout her career as a pharmacist she has worked in a range of roles, many focused on improving the safe and effective use of medicines, including as an Education Visitor for NPS MedicineWise, consultant pharmacist in aged care, and roles in hospital and community pharmacy settings and academia.
Helen Woodbridge is a Registered Nurse and has been working with the Tasmanian PEPA office since August 2016. Originally employed as the Aboriginal Health Project Officer, Helen has now gone on to become the Clinical Nurse Educator for PEPA in Tasmania. Helen has a Bachelor of Nursing, a Diploma of Project Management, and a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, and is a Director (Skilled Health) with Karadi Aboriginal Corporation.
Helen has a passion for building the capacity of all sectors in our community through increasing their awareness and knowledge of palliative care. Everyone has an important role to play in ensuring our nearest and dearest enjoy a wonderful quality of life as they progress through the palliative phase of their life.
Hannah Butler is a highly skilled Registered Nurse with over 12 years’ experience in the aged care, community and acute sector. Hannah’s natural desire to lead others has seen her manage and coordinate many teams to achieve quality performance and deliver a high standard of nursing care. Her most recent achievement was managing a busy Palliative Care and Day Oncology Unit, giving her great insight into the needs of the Tasmanian community and the palliative care sector.
Hannah is passionate about building connections and supporting people to live and die well with a strong interest in education. Hannah’s love for Tasmania and its beautiful scenery often means she is making the most of her days off bushwalking and exploring with her young family.