As our population ages, more people will be developing chronic medical conditions which will progress and eventually lead to death. The challenges of managing a patient with advanced non-cancer conditions can be fairly different from caring for someone who is suffering from advanced cancer. The 2-day course will highlight these challenges and focus on palliative care approaches to help healthcare professionals manage non-cancer end-of-life care better.

Topics covered:

Day 1:

• Unique Challenges in Palliative Care for Non-Cancer Conditions
• Supportive Care in Advanced Heart Failure
• Supportive Care in PVD/Gangrene
• Pall Care in Neurodegenerative Disease (Dementia, Frailty)
• Psychosocial Needs and Community Resources in Advanced Illness
• Communication in Serious Illness and Advance Care Planning

Day 2:

• Supportive Care in End Stage Renal Failure
• Supportive Care in Advanced Liver Disease
• Symptom Management (Fluid Overload, Nausea/Vomiting, Delirium)
• Prognostication and Communications
• Supportive Care in Advanced Lung Disease

Please refer to the brochure here.

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

1. Appreciate the challenges faced in caring for patients with advanced non-cancer conditions.
2. Understand the commonly encountered symptoms in end-stage organ failure and neurodegenerative diseases and ways to manage these symptoms effectively.
3. Understand the psychosocial and spiritual needs of these patients and their families.
4. Know what local community resources are available to support these patients and their families.

Doctors, Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Psychosocial Staff who care for patients with advanced chronic illnesses in the acute, intermediate or long-term care settings.

Dr Aw Chia Hui

Dr Aw Chia Hui is a Consultant in the Department of Palliative Medicine at Woodlands Health, with special clinical interests in Medical Education and Palliative care in heart disease. She believes in the education and training of primary care partners to promote quality palliative care early in the disease process.

Course fees before subsidy: $457.80 per person (including 9% GST)

* Eligible Community Care Organisations (CCOs) may tap into the Community Care Training  Grant (CCTG) to subsidize course fees:

• 90% subsidy for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
• 45% subsidy for Work Pass Holders

Dates: 21 and 22 Aug 2025

Time: 9am – 5pm​

Venue: Dover Park Hospice, Level 3 Training Room                                                                                                                                                         TTSH Integrated Care Hub                                                                                                                                                                                     1 Tan Tock Seng Link, Singapore 307382

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Register by 06 August 2025

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