Online education webinar for healthcare professionals on supporting palliative patients in crisis.
Led by Dr Arjun Kingdon, Consultant in Palliative Medicine | Tier 2 Intermediate Level
Palliative care crises can be distressing for patients, families and healthcare professionals alike. Acute symptom escalation, sudden deterioration, psychosocial distress and uncertainty around decision-making all require confident, timely and compassionate responses.
This intermediate level palliative care webinar, delivered by the specialist St Clare Hospice clinical team, is designed for healthcare professionals who regularly support palliative and end-of-life care patients. The session focuses on recognising, assessing and responding to crisis situations while maintaining comfort, dignity and patient-centred care.
Who is this webinar for?
This 60 minute webinar is ideal for:
- Doctors, registered nurses and allied health professionals
- Clinicians working in community, hospital and primary care settings who support patients with advanced illness, complex symptoms or end-of-life care needs
It is particularly relevant for clinicians who encounter urgent or unpredictable situations when caring for patients at the end of life.
Webinar focus: Recognising and managing palliative care crises
This online presentation explores how to support palliative patients in a crisis, including:
- Recognising common palliative care crisis situations
- Assessing physical, emotional, and psychosocial distress
- Managing acute symptom escalation
- Communicating effectively with patients and families during a crisis
- Working collaboratively across services to support care at home or in preferred settings
The session includes interactive discussion, allowing participants to reflect on clinical challenges and share learning with peers.
Why choose this Tier 2 this webinar?
- Build confidence in managing palliative care crises
- Improve patient and family experience during acute situations
- Strengthen communication and decision-making skills
- Learn practical approaches you can apply immediately
- Engage in interactive, case-based learning with specialist clinicians
Register for this Spotlight On webinar
To secure your place on this essential palliative care education webinar, and develop your skills in supporting palliative patients in a crisis, please complete the online form below and make payment online.
Alternatively, if you would like to pay by invoice, please email us at education@stclarehospice.org.uk with your full contact details (name, organisation, address and telephone number). Your place will be reserved once we receive your email.
For further information about this webinar, please contact our Education Team by emailing them at education@stclarehospice.org.uk.