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Managing swallowing difficulties in palliative care
November 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Designed for:
Health & social care professionals working at all levels.
Learning Objectives:
- To improve knowledge and understanding about the anatomy and physiology of swallowing and illnesses affecting swallow function.
- To be able to make an assessment of a person’s swallow and know when to refer for specialist support.
- To improve confidence in the care and management of someone with swallowing difficulties.
- To consider the communication and ethical decision making skills for people at end of life and how we can best support worried relatives and carers.