Pain Management in Palliative Care
(Painpal)

At the end of this learning article you should be able to:

  1. Explain 6 types of pain,
  2. Identify & discuss a variety of pain assessment tools,
  3. Identify the 3 steps of cancer pain management from the 'WHO Three-Step Analgesic Ladder'
  4. Discuss a variety of alternate therapies for the management of pain.

Duration: 1 hour         CEU/CNE Points: 1

Author:Sheryl Harper

RCNA LogoThis activity has been endorsed by APEC number 50422108 as authorised by Royal College of Nursing, Australia according to approved criteria. Participation in this activity earns you 1 Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) point as part of the Royal College of Nursing, Australia Life Long Learning Program (3LP).

Cost: $45.00