The Freeman Centre for the Advancement of Palliative Care offers a compassionate program specifically designed to meet the needs of patients and their families living with cancer. Our practices are based on providing each patient and their loved ones with respect, dignity, and an individualized care plan that meets their specific needs in symptom management, advanced care planning, preparation for end-of-life, loss, grief, and bereavement. The Freeman Centre for the Advancement of Palliative Care offers: nIn-home care for adults living with advanced cancer nIn-hospital care with six dedicated short-term acute oncology palliative care beds nHospital-wide consultation for cancer and non-cancer patients For more information, please contact: Abby Yen, Administrative Assistant Freeman Centre for the Advancement of Palliative Care Email: abby.yen@nygh.on.ca Tel: 416-756-6000 x4138 nOutpatient pain and symptom management clinics Sponsored by: Our palliative care team is committed to sharing their extensive knowledge and experience with others. Through our affiliation with the University of Toronto’s Department of Family and Community Medicine, we teach nursing, social work, medical students and residents about palliative care. North York General’s Cancer Care Program & Purdue Pharma Freeman Centre for the Advancement of Palliative Care presents: Interprofessional and Interactive Approaches to Cancer Pain Management When: Tuesday, October 21 2014 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: 4001 Leslie Street Auditorium 2 & 3 Workshop Description Agenda Target Audience: 1030-1045 This workshop focuses on the health care team’s role in influencing patient outcomes through the assessment and management of pain in adult oncology patients. Barriers that affect assessment and management will be discussed. 1045-1130 Introduction to Cancer Pain Management Health care professionals caring for adult cancer patients with pain issues. Current recommended pharmacologic approaches for managing pain will be presented. Participants will become familiar with the equianalgesic conversions of opioids. This workshop uses a combination of didactic and interactive case-based experiences to enhance learning. Welcome and Introduction 1130-1215Pharmacological Management of Cancer Pain Course Registration and Fee: 1215-1245 Staff of NYGH…………………………………...........$25 Lunch (sponsored) 1245-1430 Small group interactive sessions 1430-1445Break 1445-1515Large Group Discussion and Review of Cases 1515-1530 Evaluation and Closing Learning Objectives Faculty Members 1. Explore approaches to cancer pain assessment and evidence-based pharmacological management. Janica Liu, BSc.Phm, RPh 2. Discuss ways to anticipate and prevent typical analgesic-induced side-effects. 3. Develop skills and confidence in communicating pain assessment findings with patients, families and other health professionals. External applicants…………………………..........$50 Residents and nursing students at NYGH are free of charge with proof of status. Deadline to Register: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Please Send Payment and Registration Forms to: Dr. Nina Horvath, MD, CCFP, FCFP Dr. Desmond Leung, MD, CCFP Dr. Warren Lewin, MD, CCFP Dr. Amanda Li, MD, CCFP Kata Mrazovac, RN, BScN, CON(C), CHPCN(C) Archna Patel, RN, BScN, MN Dr. Niren Shetty, MD, CCFP Virginia Clark Weir, RN, BScN, MSN By Mail: Freeman Centre for The Advancement of Palliative Care North York General Hospital 4001 Leslie Street, RM 3S-376 Toronto, ON M2K 1E1 In-person: Drop box is available outside office 3S-376 Make Cheques Payable to: Cancer Care Program, North York General Hospital Freeman Centre for the Advancement of Palliative Care Presents Interprofessional and Interactive Approaches to Cancer Pain Management Tuesday, October 21, 2014 1030 hours – 1530 hours North York General Hospital, Auditorium 2 & 3, Ground Floor 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M2K 1E1 Registration: DEADLINE: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Workshop fee includes: lunch and workshop material  Staff of NYGH: $25  External applicants: $50.00  Residents and nursing students at NYGH are free of charge with proof of status Name: Discipline: Position: Organization Address: City: Postal Code: Phone: Ext: Fax: Email: Dietary Requirements: Make cheques payable and send to: Cancer Care Program, North York General Hospital  ATTN: Ms. Abby Yen, Administrative Assistant Freeman Centre for the Advancement of Palliative Care, North York General Hospital Rm 3S‐376, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M2K 1E1  For further information: Email: Abby.Yen@nygh.on.ca Phone: 416‐756‐6000 ext 4138