Managing Pain in Palliative Care
Evidence-based approaches to pain management at end of life
About This Webinar
Join Jan Brassington RGN, MSc - Palliative Care Lead Nurse at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, for this practical, evidence-based webinar on managing pain in palliative care. This session will cover the assessment and management of complex pain in patients approaching end of life, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies, plus the use of syringe drivers. Suitable for GPs, practice nurses, district nurses, and all primary care clinicians involved in end-of-life care.
Learning Objectives
- By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Apply a structured approach to pain assessment in palliative patients.
- Select appropriate analgesic regimens including strong opioids and adjuvants.
- Identify non-pharmacological approaches to pain management.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families about pain management goals.
Speaker
Jan Brassington, RGN, BSc (Specialist Practice), MSc (Palliative Care), LLB, LPC
Jan Brassington is Palliative Care Lead Nurse at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. With a background spanning district nursing, specialist palliative care, and legal practice, Jan brings a uniquely comprehensive perspective to end-of-life care. She holds an MSc in Palliative Care and is a qualified nurse prescriber, and has extensive experience supporting primary care teams in managing complex patients in community settings.
Registration
Free to attend · For UK healthcare professionals