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Webinars

It can be challenging for health professionals to access relevant education and training, so that’s why we run a popular regular webinar series designed specifically for health professionals. The topics are chosen based on requests we receive, so if there is a topic you would like, please let us know. There is a mix of daytime and evening sessions, and although we encourage live participation, sessions are recorded for those unable to watch live.

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A MODEL OF CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH SEVERE COPD – WHAT DOES THE EVIDENCE SHOW

Amanda is the Head of Department of Medicine at the Otago Medical School in Christchurch. In 2020 she commenced a PhD investigating end-stage chronic lung disease and their health care network, with the long-term goal of evaluating a model of care ...

MYTHBUSTING ADVANCE CARE PLANNING

Advance care planning is often shrouded in misconceptions. From the belief that it's merely a time-consuming document to the notion that Maori communities are hesitant to engage, these myths can ...

Gender Diversity – Building Inclusive Practices

This webinar offers primary care teams • A good understanding of gender diversity and the additional barriers this community faces • Practical tools and tips which can be put in place to build welcoming and accessible practices • Suggestions about how to utilise patient management software to include gender diverse patients • An opportunity to build an awareness of support options available within the community ...

SUICIDE PREVENTION FOR PRIMARY CARE

Annette has a broad background in health and mental health research which includes more than 30 years working in suicide research, prevention and education, in New Zealand and internationally. She is especially interested in suicide prevention in men ...

INTEGRATING CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY IN PALLIATIVE CARE

Carol specialises in clinical aromatherapy and is a dedicated practitioner and advocate of evidence-based complementary therapies for patients with life-limiting illness. She has published numerous articles on subjects relating to aromatherapy in oncology and palliative care and is the author of the newly released textbook, Integrating Clinical Aromatherapy in Palliative Care ...

MAURI MATE: A MĀORI PALLIATIVE CARE FRAMEWORK

Tina is of Te Ati Awa, Ngati Toa Rangatira, Ngati Raukawa, Muaupoko, Ngai Tahu and English descent. With over 40 years’ experience in public health, Tina has found success in bridging the gap between cultural groups ...

The future of MND treatment in New Zealand – Best practice recommendations and beyond

Alan currently works as a Consultant Neurologist in Hawke's Bay. He is the co-chair of the motor neurone disease (MND) best practice ....

SLEEP HEALTH, INSOMNIA & PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS

Sally has worked in the field of Sleep Medicine for the last 20 years, being a Nurse Practitioner for almost five years. Based in Christchurch, she has clinical work in Canterbury, West Coast and South Canterbury. Her field of interest and expertise is around Sleep Health ...

GI SYMPTOMS & BOWEL OBSTRUCTION IN PALLIATIVE CARE

Professor Katherine Clark is Clinical Director for Palliative Care (Northern Sydney Local Health District Palliative Care Network) and Senior Clinical Advisor in Palliative Care to the NSW Ministry of Health. Katherine is also the clinical lead for the national Palliative Care Outcomes Collaborative (PCOC) based at the University of Wollongong and holds academic appointments at the University of Sydney, University of Technology and University of Wollongong ...

TENDER CONVERSATIONS

Dr Kathryn Mannix took early retirement after 30 years as a palliative care doctor, to campaign for better public understanding of dying. Her first book With the End in Mind is a collection of stories that illustrate the way people live while they are dying, and ...

THE 3DS DEPRESSION, DELIRIUM AND DEMENTIA

Dr Michal Boyd is a Nurse Practitioner and Honorary Associate Professor with the School of Nursing and Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Auckland. She practices with Equinox Health Ltd, a primary healthcare provider for aged care facilities ...

ASSESSMENT OF CAPACITY DUTY OF CARE AND THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT

Tony has been a mental health nurse for over 40 years and has practised in Liaison Psychiatry, including in the role of Duly Authorised Oicer under the Mental Health Act. Tony has researched use of mental health legislation ...

SPIRITUAL CARE – IS HOSPICE LEADING THE WAY?

Nurturing the spiritual well-being of healthcare staff is crucial as it has a direct impact on patients and their families. In hospice and palliative care, spirituality is explicitly acknowledged and included as a vital aspect of care ...

Assisted Dying

Assisted Dying (AD) became legal in New Zealand with the passing of the End of Life Choice Act 2019. Regardless of one’s personal view, healthcare practitoners have specific obligations under the law and need to understand the legislation and know how to respond ...

DIGNITY IN PALLIATIVE CARE

Dignity is important for patients at the end of life. In this lecture, Dr Best will discuss conceptualisations of dignity and its relationship to dying. She will describe what defines dignity, and how it can be upheld in palliative care practice ...

PALLIATIVE CARE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE – WHERE ARE WE NOW?

This presentation considers the role of palliative care in the care of people with neurological disease – care provided at all levels, primary care, neurology teams and specialist palliative care. The development of collaboration across all areas and involvement in multidisciplinary teams should enable the palliative care approach throughout the disease progression to be more widely available, and patients and families to have an improved quality of life and quality of dying ...

THE CHILDREN’S PALLIATIVE CARE INITIATIVE

Dr. Doherty will discuss palliative care for children, including the common conditions and trajectories for children with serious illnesses. She will discuss best practices in communication with children and their caregivers ...

TOO FEW AND TOO FAR – THE NEED TO GROW MĀORI LEADERSHIP IN THE HOSPICE SECTOR

Vanessa shares Mary Potter Hospice’s Capability Framework for Cultural Liaisons. She will share insights from kaimahi Maori with a view to understanding how we might attract and further foster this workforce ...

TAMARIKI AND RANGATAHIS GRIEF IS EVERYONES BUSINESS

Dr Amanda Evans is a Paediatric Palliative Care Specialist working at Mary Potter Hospice caring for both paediatric and adult patients. She is a leader in paediatric palliative care in Aotearoa being on the executive of ANZSPM representing paediatrics ...

Te Pā Harakeke | Nurturing care in the first 1000 days

Pepi experience the world through the relationship they have within their whanau, and these early experiences set them up for how they interpret the world as they grow older. It is imperative, therefore, that both pepi and whanau are supported during this crucial period ...

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