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Educating Family Physicians in Palliative Care is funded by the Ministry of Health, Kingston Area Long-term Care Division. There is no registration fee; only a $100 deposit which will be returned when you complete the course. Registration is limited for this small group program.
Eligibility
Family physicians living within the areas of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, Hastings, Prince Edward, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Northumberland, Haliburton, Peterborough, Victoria, and Durham are eligible to participate in the program.
Financial Support
Family Physicians may claim up to a maximum of $600 for expenses related to attending this course, such as travel, accommodation and the cost of a locum to cover your practice.
Credits
This Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Queen's University for up to 85.5 Mainpro+ credits.
The 4-day live program, a pre-program knowledge assessment, post-program reflection and assessment, and a one-day preceptorship must be completed in full in order to receive the Mainpro+ certificate for this program.
In an effort to switch to a “less paper” program, presentations will be available online under the program in your Program Centre account rather than being printed
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This presentation is part of an initiative in continuing medical education. It aims to provide information and opinion which will assist physicians and other health professionals in maintaining and enhancing their competence. It does not, however, represent any official position of Queen’s University, nor does it attempt to set forth definitive practice standards or to provide medical advice. All content provided in this presentation is intended to be used thoughtfully - viewers of this presentation should rely on their own professional skill and judgment to assess the accuracy of the opinions and information expressed.
Thu Nov 5th 2020, 12:00 pm
Registration & Lunch
Thu Nov 5th 2020, 12:45 pm
Welcome, Introduction to Palliative Care Initiatives, Objectives & Overview
Craig Goldie, MD, CCFP(PC), FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Oncology, Medicine, and Family Medicine, Queen’s University
Thu Nov 5th 2020, 1:15 pm
Pain Management (Part I)
Craig Goldie, MD, CCFP(PC), FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Oncology, Medicine, and Family Medicine, Queen’s University
Thu Nov 5th 2020, 2:45 pm
Nutrition Break
Thu Nov 5th 2020, 3:00 pm
Advanced Pain Management (Part II)
Majid Iqbal, MD, PhD, CCFP(PC), Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Medicine & Oncology, Queen’s University
Thu Nov 5th 2020, 4:30 pm
Pain Cases
Majid Iqbal, MD, PhD, CCFP(PC), Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Medicine & Oncology, Queen’s University
Thu Nov 5th 2020, 5:30 pm
End of Day 1
Fri Nov 6th 2020, 7:30 am
Continental Breakfast
Fri Nov 6th 2020, 8:00 am
Oncology Updates for Family Physicians
Heather Ostic, MD, CCFP, Assistant Professor, Departments of Oncology & Family Medicine, Queen’s University; Clinical Associate, Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario
Fri Nov 6th 2020, 8:45 am
Dyspnea & Palliative Care in Non-Malignant Diseases
Hasitha Welihinda, MD, FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Queen's University
Fri Nov 6th 2020, 10:00 am
Nutrition Break
Fri Nov 6th 2020, 10:15 am
Cases: Dyspnea & Palliative Care in Non-Malignant Disease
Hasitha Welihinda, MD, FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Queen's University
Fri Nov 6th 2020, 11:00 am
Palliation of Nausea & Vomiting
Danielle Kain, MA, MD, CCFP (PC), Assistant Professor, Interim Co-Chair, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Medicine & Oncology, Queen’s University
Fri Nov 6th 2020, 12:00 pm
Lunch
Fri Nov 6th 2020, 12:45 pm
Malignant Bowel Obstruction
Danielle Kain, MA, MD, CCFP (PC), Assistant Professor, Interim Co-Chair, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Medicine & Oncology, Queen’s University
Fri Nov 6th 2020, 1:30 pm
Constipation and Anorexia/Cachexia
Danielle Kain, MA, MD, CCFP (PC), Assistant Professor, Interim Co-Chair, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Medicine & Oncology, Queen’s University
Fri Nov 6th 2020, 2:30 pm
Nutrition Break
Fri Nov 6th 2020, 2:45 pm
Bereavement and Grief
Julia Davies, MSW RSW Social Worker Cancer Centre South Eastern Ontario
Fri Nov 6th 2020, 3:15 pm
Spirituality in Medicine
Janeta Kobes B.Th., CSRP, R.P.
Spiritual Health Practitioner
Spiritual Health
Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Palliative Care, Oncology, Cancer Clinic
Fri Nov 6th 2020, 3:45 pm
Cannabis in Palliative Care
Craig Goldie, MD, CCFP(PC), FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Oncology, Medicine, and Family Medicine, Queen’s University
Fri Nov 6th 2020, 4:45 pm
End of Day 2
Sat Nov 7th 2020, 7:30 am
Continental Breakfast
Sat Nov 7th 2020, 8:00 am
Delirium
Christopher Frank, MD, FCFP(COE, PC), Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Queen’s University
Sat Nov 7th 2020, 9:00 am
Frailty as a Guide to Decision Making
Christopher Frank, MD, FCFP(COE, PC), Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Queen’s University
Sat Nov 7th 2020, 10:00 am
Nutrition Break
Sat Nov 7th 2020, 10:15 am
Advance Care Planning, Goals of Care
Christopher Frank, MD, FCFP(COE, PC), Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Queen’s University
Sat Nov 7th 2020, 11:30 am
Lunch
Sat Nov 7th 2020, 12:15 pm
Emergencies in Palliative Care
Natalie Kondor, MD, MSc, CCFP(PC), Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Queen's University
Sat Nov 7th 2020, 1:15 pm
Proportionate Palliative Sedation and Definition of MAiD
Majid Iqbal, MD, PhD, CCFP(PC), Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Medicine & Oncology, Queen’s University
Sat Nov 7th 2020, 2:15 pm
Nutrition Break
Sat Nov 7th 2020, 2:30 pm
Care of the Imminently Dying Patient
Majid Iqbal, MD, PhD, CCFP(PC), Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Medicine & Oncology, Queen’s University
Sat Nov 7th 2020, 3:45 pm
End of Day 3
Sun Nov 8th 2020, 8:00 am
Continental Breakfast
Sun Nov 8th 2020, 8:30 am
Home Supports and Practical Tips, including billing
Alison Flanagan, MD, CCFP(PC), Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Queen's University
Sun Nov 8th 2020, 10:00 am
Nutrition Break
Sun Nov 8th 2020, 10:15 am
Consolidating Palliative Care Cases
Alison Flanagan, MD, CCFP(PC), Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Queen's University
Sun Nov 8th 2020, 11:30 am
Wrap-up and Closing Remarks
Alison Flanagan, MD, CCFP(PC), Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Queen's University
Sun Nov 8th 2020, 11:45 am
Lunch & Program Close