Common Symptoms in the Person Who Is Dying

Workshop Description

3-hour interactive virtual session

Pain may not be the most significant symptom to the palliative client. This session will introduce participants to the use of the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) and to the Palliative Care Outcomes Scale (PCOS) to identify common non-pain symptoms of discomfort in the person who is dying. PSWs will also learn helpful strategies to promote comfort with these specific symptoms, as well as methods to share these strategies with others in the support team. 

This workshop will help your staff: 

• discuss and apply the ESAS to situations drawn from work situations 
• identify potential sources of non-pain discomfort 
• identify and apply potential responses to identified sources, given situations drawn from work situations 
• document successful strategies in the care plan. 

Who Should Attend

Enhanced workshops are intended for PSWs who have some foundational knowledge, through prior training or on-the-job experience, and some familiarity with the client population. While not suited for those who are brand new to the role, there is some flexibility to accommodate learners at different levels of experience or expertise.