Overview
The spiritual dimension of palliative care is recognised as fundamental element of healthcare assessments alongside physical, psychological, cultural and social needs. (National Palliative Care Standards 2018)
This participatory workshop provides opportunity for any health professional to engage in exploring the importance of spirituality in self and in others, and how to hold discussions to assess the spiritual needs and values of all persons receiving palliative care.
Learning outcomes
• Develop a deeper understanding of spirituality in the context of health, palliative and patient-centred care
• Develop confidence in engaging in spiritual conversations with patients, families and carers
• Explore the meaning of spirituality for self and others
• Explore and describe different belief systems and major religions of the world
• Recognise the importance of spirituality for all persons receiving palliative care
Presented by
Jo Whitley works in Wellbeing and Spiritual Care at Royal Perth Hospital. She is passionate about Palliative Care and finding ways to engage and talk about spirituality in a way that is integrated, evidence based and a reflection of who we are as individuals.
Jonathan Ramachenderan
Mentored by
Professor Doug Bridge has an extensive background in palliative medicine and introduced palliative care services to Fremantle Hospital in 1983. He has international recognition in this field and is a dedicated advocate for embedding spirituality into healthcare education.
Registering for all PaSCE events and workshops is essential. Please ensure that you register all participants’ direct contact details to ensure that they receive all the required event information directly. Unfortunately we have had an increasing number of “No Shows” at our events during 2019. PaSCE will be charging a non-attendance fee for all events where there has been no notice of cancellation prior to the event. The fee will be the cost of the event for paid events or $20 per person for free events.
Information and Online Registraton: For more information and to register please see the The Spiritual Dimension of Palliative Care flyer (96kb). Complete registration online at https://spirituality-2-3-jun-2021.eventbrite.com.au
Enquiries: please email pasce@cancerwa.asn.au or phone 9382 9300.
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