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PalC/Education/Nurses/Talk on Care at the End of Life
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Year 2018
June 2018

Talk on Care at the End of Life

16 February 2027
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Talk on Care at the End of Life aims to help participants to:

  • Recognize and effectively manage common symptoms experienced by patients in their last hours
  • Describe at a basic level the psychosocial and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients, and employ appropriate interventions to address these needs
  • Discuss the unique needs and challenges of communication at the end-of-life, and utilize effective strategies to facilitate compassionate and meaningful interactions
  • Identify the needs and challenges of communications at the end-of-life
  • Recognize the role of the nurse in relation to the patient and caregivers in the dying phase

The following topics will be covered:

  • Understanding Death Attitudes in Singapore
  • Common Signs and Symptoms in the Final Hours
  • Management of the Symptoms in the Final Hours
  • Role of the Nurse in End-of-Life Care
  • Basic Communications

Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Support Care Staff

Ms Elaine Yip
Nurse Educator, Dover Park Hospice

Elaine is a nurse in Dover Park Hospice. She currently works as a Nurse Educator after years honing her skills as a homecare staff nurse. Her passion lies in training and mentoring new nurses in palliative care. In 2018, she completed her Advanced Diploma in Palliative Care at Nanyang Polytechnic, and obtained her Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) in September 2024.

Ms Adeline Tham
Senior Staff Nurse, Dover Park Hospice

Adeline is a Senior Staff Nurse at Dover Park Hospice who specialises in palliative and end-of-life care. With a strong commitment to person-centred care, she focuses on ensuring comfort, dignity, and holistic support for patients at the final stages of life,  as well as their families. She is passionate about educating and empowering healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate and meaningful end-of-life care.

Course fees: SGD 215 per person (excluding GST)

Date: 16 February 2027

Time: 1.00pm – 5.30pm

Venue: Zoom online platform

For enquiries, please email to enquiries@palc.org.sg

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