Dementia and Delirium Tier 2 (Bham)
Date and time
Location
Hilton Garden Inn
1 Brunswick Square Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2HW United KingdomDescription
Event Information
The day will consist of presentations by Dementia Nurse at The Christie Lorraine Burgess in the morning followed by a play by Haylo Theatre company in the afternoon.
Learning Outcomes
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Understand and recognise how a diagnosis of dementia and delirium assessment, treatment and care impacts on those with the condition, their families and those caring for them.
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Identify the early symptoms of dementia and delirium thus improving their knowledge and skills on how to care for patients with the conditions
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Highlight the ethical implications of dementia and cancer on treatment and care in an oncology setting
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Discuss how person-centred care and using knowledge of the person will improve their well-being
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Highlight how factors such as the environment and communication may impact on a persons behaviour
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Identify the impact of caring on families and the importance of supporting and involving them in discussions around the treatment and care
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Discuss the importance of Advance Care plans and lasting power of attorneys in planning future care and treatment
Further information
Email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk or call 0161 918 2445