Psychosocial Support in Cancer and Palliative Care for the Patient Video Conference - 7088
Date and time
Location
Video Conference
AustraliaDescription
Psychosocial Support in Cancer and Palliative Care for the Patient Video Conference
Overview
This short education aims to explain the importance of psychosocial support in practice. The topic will be inclusive of either Oncology and Palliative Care professionals or settings. It will look at the broad spectrum of care and support that general Health professionals can employ.
Presented by
James Penhale, Clinical Psychologist
James is a clinical psychologist working in private practice in Perth Western Australia, and at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Cancer Centre. He is also currently a teacher/facilitator for the Cancer Council WA’s “Cancer Clinician’s Communication Program”.
Since 2007 James’ clinical practice has focused on helping adults affected by cancer to cultivate quality of life and effectively manage their physical and mental wellbeing. Additionally, he has delivered numerous education and clinical supervision services that help multidisciplinary teams deliver evidence-based, effective psychosocial care to people affected by cancer.
While the Head of Department at WA Psycho-Oncology Service (Department of Health, WA 2010-2018) he led in the development and implementation of key state-wide policy and service development projects that integrated psychosocial care as a core component of comprehensive cancer care.
Video Conference Access options
Device requirements: speaker, microphone and camera.
Instructions are sent with meeting ID number after registration
- Within the Department of Health access is via the Telehealth sites
- On your PC or laptop install the SCOPIA Desktop Client
- Scopia Mobile is available for both Android and Apple products for use on an iPad or tablet.
Attendance records of individual participants and an evaluation from each participant is expected to be returned to PaSCE as soon as possible on completion of the session.
Date: Wed 8 April, Registration 6.45am, 7-8am
Venue: Video Conference
Designed for: Doctors, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Pastoral Care Workers, Facility Managers, Aboriginal Health Workers, Counsellors
Organised by
Palliative care education for health professionals, health care workers and palliative care volunteers across WA.
Our events are aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding of palliative care for health professionals caring for any person with a life-limiting illness in all settings.
The education programs are facilitated by project officers in collaboration with expert palliative care clinical providers and health professionals. Tailored education to meet specific requirements is available as we continue to improve and develop our programs to meet the growing demand for palliative and supportive care education.
PaSCE is supported by Cancer Council of WA and the WA Cancer and Palliative Care Network, WA Department of Health.
Our events are PRIVATELY LISTED, to view what is coming up visit our Health Professionals Calendar
https://www.cancerwa.asn.au/articles/calendar/calendar-health-professional-training-seminars-and/
To be added our MAILING LIST please email pasce@cancerwa.asn.au.