EMPHN x Banksia Palliative Care Service - Delirium and the use of sedatives in the community

General practitioners will develop valuable skills and knowledge to equip them to engage in meaningful discussions surrounding the management of delirium within the community.

Furthermore, GPs will gain increased confidence in the judicious use of sedatives, working collaboratively with the Community Palliative Care Service to enhance patient comfort and well-being.

Speakers:
Dr Bonnie Lui - Palliative Medicine Physician and Geriatrician
Dr Chien-Che Lin - Palliative Medicine Specialist and General Practitioner

Learning outcomes:
Outline appropriate management of delirium in the community
Develop confidence in use of sedatives in collaboration with Community Palliative Care Service’s input
Identify relevant Health Pathways.

Session chapters:
0:00 Introduction
6:20 What is delirium
11:38 Case study
14:50 Subtypes of delirium
19:20 Case study
22:47 Screening tools
26:02 Case study
29:47 Management
41:10 Case study
44:30 Terminal delirium
48:24 Case study
55:23 Referrals
57:33 Healthpathways
1:02:50 Closing remarks