A practical guide to pain assessment and management for patients in palliative and end-of-life care. Covers the WHO analgesic ladder, strong opioid use, syringe drivers, and non-pharmacological approaches — giving primary care clinicians the confidence to manage complex pain in community settings.
What this on-demand session covers
This on-demand CPD session provides a practical primary-care overview of pain assessment and management in palliative and end-of-life care, including strong opioids, syringe drivers and non-pharmacological approaches.
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Clinical expertise: Jan Brassington is a specialist palliative care nurse with extensive experience in community and hospital palliative care settings. She holds an MSc in Palliative Care and is a qualified legal practitioner, bringing a unique perspective to end-of-life care practice and patient advocacy.
