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The Palliative Care Centre for Excellence
in Research and Education (PalC)

The Palliative Care Centre for Excellence in Research and Education (PalC) was set up as a tripartite collaboration by Dover Park Hospice, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and National Healthcare Group (NHG), in October 2017.

As the population ages, there is increased interest in the application of palliative care to non-cancer illnesses such as end-stage organ failure and dementia.

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Welcome and thank you for visiting the website for The Palliative Care Centre for Excellence in Research and Education (PalC).

PalC was established in October 2017 with a dual aim to promote palliative care research and education, both being integral aspects in raising palliative care awareness, knowledge and skill.

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Upcoming Courses

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Talk on Pain Management
13 Jun 2019
Talk on Pain Management
13 Jun 2019

This 2-hour introductory talk aims to help participants to:

  • Understand the principles of pain assessment and management in palliative care
  • Be aware of commonly used opioids and its side effects in cancer pain management
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Essentials of Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement

COMING IN JUL 2019. COME BACK FOR UPDATES!
Essentials of Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement

COMING IN JUL 2019. COME BACK FOR UPDATES!

The two-day course gives an overview and summary of the field of thanatology. It explores the social, cultural, psychological, legal, ethical, and spiritual issues raised by illness, dying, death and bereavement.

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CLEAR (Communication, Law, Ethics And Professional Regulations) Course on End of Life Care
19 Jul 2019
CLEAR (Communication, Law, Ethics And Professional Regulations) Course on End of Life Care
19 Jul 2019

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

  • Understand and appreciate ethical principles and local legislatures applicable to making end-of-life care decisions.
  • Able to adopt a structured approach at ethical case analysis using Jonsen’s 4 Quadrant framework.
  • Acquire a systematic approach at establishing an appropriate extent-of-care plan for a dangerously ill (DIL) patient.
  • Acquire a process-based approach at mitigating conflicts regarding extent-of-care plans.
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End-of-life Nursing Consortium (ELNEC) and Train-the-Trainer (TTT)
19 Aug 2019 - 21 Aug 2019
End-of-life Nursing Consortium (ELNEC) and Train-the-Trainer (TTT)
19 Aug 2019 - 21 Aug 2019

The 2½-day interactive workshop, aimed to provide awareness of palliative care approaches.

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Preceptor Course
27 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2019
Preceptor Course
27 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2019

The two-day course aims to equip Registered Nurses with the knowledge and skills to help novice/student nurses to adapt and apply their learning to practice in a given environment.

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Introduction to Palliative Care Course

Classroom: 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec & 10 Dec 2019
Clinical attachment: 21 Nov 2019
Introduction to Palliative Care Course

Classroom: 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec & 10 Dec 2019
Clinical attachment: 21 Nov 2019

9 half-days course, with 1 day clinical attachment, aimed  to increase participants’ confidence and competence in caring for patients with life-limiting conditions.

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Geriatric Palliative Care
07 Nov 2019 - 08 Nov 2019
Geriatric Palliative Care
07 Nov 2019 - 08 Nov 2019

The two-day course aims to develop participants’ theoretical and practical knowledge in delivering competent, evidence-informed palliative care in advanced dementia.

 

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Certificate in Basic Palliative Care for Registered Nurses

Classroom: 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 28 Feb & 13 Mar 2020
Clinical attachment: 2 Mar, 3 Mar, 4 Mar, 5 Mar, 6 Mar & 9 Mar 2020
Certificate in Basic Palliative Care for Registered Nurses

Classroom: 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 28 Feb & 13 Mar 2020
Clinical attachment: 2 Mar, 3 Mar, 4 Mar, 5 Mar, 6 Mar & 9 Mar 2020

The seven-week part-time course, with clinical attachments, aims to develop participants’ theoretical and practical knowledge in delivering competent, evidence-informed holistic palliative care in any healthcare setting.

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Certificate in General Basic Palliative Care for Allied Health Professionals

10 Jan, 17 Jan, 31 Jan & 7 Feb 2020
Certificate in General Basic Palliative Care for Allied Health Professionals

10 Jan, 17 Jan, 31 Jan & 7 Feb 2020

The four-day course aims to develop participants’ knowledge in delivering competent, evidence-informed holistic palliative care in any healthcare setting by enhancing their role as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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In the News

04
Oct
04 Oct
2017
Centre to focus on end-of-life research, education
The centre will develop training and education programmes to equip healthcare professionals and volunteers with skills to provide ....
22
Sep
22 Sep
2017
Home visits make life much easier for mum and caregiver daughter
Dr Erwin Francisco, resident physician at Dover Park Hospice, and staff nurse Zhao Meijuan attending to Mrs Monica Fernandez in he....
22
Sep
22 Sep
2017
Patients with dementia fare better at home: Study
Pilot palliative home-care programme improves their quality of life, lessens pain Tan Sue-Ann, The Straits Times – When t....
22
Sep
22 Sep
2017
Fewer hospital visits by dementia patients under new pilot
Eight years ago, Mr Ching Hong Rui, 45, quit his project coordinator job to care for his father full-time. Photo by The Strai....
22
Sep
22 Sep
2017
重度失智症居家临终护理试验成功
居家护理服务后，三分之一病患进食和睡眠问题有所好转，也较少出现焦躁情绪。近两成患者疼....
21
Jul
21 Jul
2017
For people with advanced dementia, staying at home helps them to live, and die, better
Sue-Ann Tan, The Straits Times – When they were allowed to spend their final days at home, patients with advanced dementia a....
01
Sep
01 Sep
2016
Help dementia patients live – and die – with dignity
Source: Help dementia patients live – and die – with dignity The Newsletter of the Singapore Hospice Council.
05
Jul
05 Jul
2016
Living with Dementia; Dying with Dignity
Living with Dementia; Dying with Dignity Source: Living with Dementia; Dying with Dignity. This article was first featured in ....
05
Jul
05 Jul
2016
Help dementia patients live – and die – with dignity
  By 2030, 80,000 Singaporeans are expected to have the disease. Many suffer in silence amid poor quality of life. Palliati....

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