Supporting patients to achieve their wish to die at home
Our highly anticipated palliative care event was held on the 18 June 2024 at the Hub, Bentley Technology Park, in Perth.
Learning outcomes:
- Distinguishing between palliative care options available to support patients with their preference.
- Understand the referral pathways for home based palliative care and how to optimise outcomes for patients choosing to die at home.
- Develop a better understanding of community based services and resources available for patients and families.
Learn more about our Palliative Care service and contact our team at SCReferrals@silverchain.org.au or 1300 512 322 to make a referral.
Event gallery: 18 June 2024
Wound Management: What GPs need to know
Our sold-out wound management session was held on 22 February 2024 at the Hub, Bentley Technology Park, in Perth.
Learning outcomes:
- Wound assessment and identification of simple to complex wounds.
- Management of simple and complex wounds using a variety of case studies.
- An overview of the health services, resources, and referral pathways available in the community.
For information on our clinical services, contact us at SCReferrals@silverchain.org.au or call 1300 300 122.
Event gallery: 22 February 2024
Managing nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Our hyperemesis session was held on 8 November 2023 at the Hub in the Bentley Technology Park, Perth.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify risk factors and secondary contributors to Hyperemesis Gravidarum, provide support through multimodal management plans, and identify patients suitable for home hospital management.
- Understanding nutritional considerations for Hyperemesis Gravidarum patients, including at risk populations and how to support them.
For information on our Home Hospital service, contact us at SCReferrals@silverchain.org.au or call 1300 300 122.
Event gallery: 8 November 2023
When chronic disease and mental illness coexist
Our chronic disease and care coordination session was held on 18 October 2023 at the Joondalup Resort in Perth.
Learning outcomes:
- Understanding key features of the Flinders model to identify suitable patients and suitability for a community supported program.
- Understanding why chronic disease patients are at risk of poor self-care from a neurobiology and psychiatry point of view and guiding principles to help them achieve their goals.
- Determining appropriate management plans and referral pathways for chronic disease patients seeking to withdraw from alcohol or other drugs.
For information on our Care Coordination Service, contact us at SCReferrals@silverchain.org.au or call 1300 300 122.
If you think these topics would be of interest to you and your practice, or you would like to suggest other topics, contact us at ReferrerEngagement@silverchain.org.au.