Course description
The term “palliative care” has become almost synonymous with human medicine, most notably cancer care, however veterinary practices have a pivotal role to play in palliative and end-of-life care for companion animals. Until recently, very little information was available on how to apply the principles of palliative and hospice care into the veterinary profession despite the fact that we see patients with chronic and life-limiting disease on a daily basis. This course aims to introduce delegates to the concepts of veterinary palliative and hospice care and ask them to consciously consider making the difficult transition from the “cure” to “care” approach.
A dedicated veterinary practice hospice facility would place huge demands on most practices, therefore this course will examine the concept of in-home hospice provision, which may be a more viable option for a veterinary practice wishing to extend its range of services, and a more appealing option for a pet owner facing the impending loss of a treasured companion.
Specific areas to be covered:
• Defining hospice and palliative care – from “cure” to “care
• Introducing the concept to clients – the 3 realms of care
• Considering hospice care at home
• Setting up a home-care environment
• Further considerations – staff training, staff safety, logistics, finances and so on
• Quality of life – for pet, owner and staff
Lynne Kerrigan MA Ed, Cert Ed, RVN
9.30am - 4.30pm
£200+vat
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