Facing the Elephant in the Room – Preparing for end of life
We recently invited the community to suggest some topics that are traditionally difficult to speak about or seldom discussed with the treating team. The overwhelming response to this survey was for a seminar discussing the role of palliative care and what happens at the end of life for those with myeloma. We have carefully selected a group of expert speakers and topics to hopefully improve your understanding of this extremely sensitive information.
We recommend watching this seminar with a support person if possible. If you would like to discuss the content before or after the event, please don’t hesitate to contact our Myeloma Support Nurses on our Telephone Support Line:
1800 693 566 Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm AEDT
This online seminar will be live streamed from our website. There will be the ability to send questions to the speakers via an online form under the video box.
Click here to go to the event webpage.
Speakers and Topics:
Dr Ralph McConaghy
Palliative Care Consultant, The Wesley Hospital, QLD
End of Life Care in Myeloma
Kaye Hose
Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant, Austin Health, VIC
Demystifying Palliative Care
Kristina Thomas
Clinical Research Fellow, Centre for Palliative Care, St Vincent’s Hospital, VIC
CarerHelp Website
Kerry Gibson
Consumer Representative
How I Prepared for the Worst While Hoping for the Best
Q&A Panel
All Speakers
For any queries or technical difficulties, please call 1800 693 566 or email nurses@myeloma.org.au