Program Full - Email Jenny at debruynj@queensu.ca to join the waitlist.
Registration for the Spring 2020 program is now open for Family Physicians in LHIN 9 & 10 - https://healthsci.queensu.ca/faculty-staff/cpd/programs/pcs20
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 to 10 spots.
Eligibility
Family physicians living within LHIN 9 (Central East) and LHIN 10 (South East) 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.
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.
Thu Nov 7th 2019, 11:30 am
Registration
Thu Nov 7th 2019, 12:00 pm
Lunch
Thu Nov 7th 2019, 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 7th 2019, 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 7th 2019, 2:45 pm
Nutrition Break
Thu Nov 7th 2019, 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 7th 2019, 4:00 pm
Principles of Pain in Practice: Pain Cases
Majid Iqbal, MD, PhD, CCFP(PC), Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Medicine & Oncology, Queen’s University
Fri Nov 8th 2019, 7:30 am
Continental Breakfast
Fri Nov 8th 2019, 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 8th 2019, 8:45 am
Palliative Care in Non-Malignant Diseases
Hasitha Welihinda, MD, FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Queen's University
Fri Nov 8th 2019, 9:45 am
Nutrition Break
Fri Nov 8th 2019, 10:00 am
Cases: Palliative Care in Non-Malignant Disease
Hasitha Welihinda, MD, FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Queen's University
Fri Nov 8th 2019, 11:00 am
Palliation of Nausea & Vomiting
Natalie Kondor, MD, MSc, CCFP(PC), Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Queen's University
Fri Nov 8th 2019, 12:00 pm
Lunch
Fri Nov 8th 2019, 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 8th 2019, 1:45 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 8th 2019, 2:45 pm
Nutrition Break
Fri Nov 8th 2019, 3:00 pm
Bereavement and Grief
Julia Davies, MSW RSW Social Worker Cancer Centre South Eastern Ontario
Fri Nov 8th 2019, 3:30 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 8th 2019, 4:00 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
Sat Nov 9th 2019, 7:30 am
Continental Breakfast
Sat Nov 9th 2019, 8:00 am
Delirium
Christopher Frank, MD, FCFP(COE, PC), Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Queen’s University
Sat Nov 9th 2019, 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 9th 2019, 10:00 am
Nutrition Break
Sat Nov 9th 2019, 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 9th 2019, 11:15 am
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 9th 2019, 12:15 pm
Lunch
Sat Nov 9th 2019, 1:00 pm
Proportionate Palliative Sedation and Definition of MAiD
Leonie Herx, MD, PhD, FCFP(PC), Associate Professor, Division Chair and Connell Chair, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Queen's University
Sat Nov 9th 2019, 2:00 pm
Nutrition Break
Sat Nov 9th 2019, 2:15 pm
Care for the Imminently Dying Patient
Danielle Kain, MA, MD, CCFP (PC), Assistant Professor, Interim Co-Chair, Division of Palliative Medicine, Departments of Medicine & Oncology, Queen’s University
Sun Nov 10th 2019, 8:00 am
Continental Breakfast
Sun Nov 10th 2019, 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 10th 2019, 10:00 am
Nutrition Break
Sun Nov 10th 2019, 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 10th 2019, 11:15 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 10th 2019, 11:45 am
Lunch and Program Close
Sun Nov 10th 2019, 12:00 pm
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