Post Placement Support
PEPA aims to improve networks between health providers and provide ongoing support for participants. Accordingly, participants are encouraged to participate in post placement support networks and/or activities to promote ongoing professional development, support and communication across settings and disciplines. Your local PEPA Manager will be able to advise you of what is available in your state or region.
Post-placement opportunities that have been available in the past include:
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Educational opportunities on a range of topics including Advance Care Planning, spiritual care, cultural diversity, communication, conflict resolution, compassion fatigue, educating clients, colleagues and yourself, the role of the specialist team, dealing with death, grief and loss;
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Clinical updates including pharmacological updates, syringe driver updates, anorexia/cachexia syndrome in advance cancer, managing complex pain, symptom management, providing specialised bereavement support, the role and therapeutic effects of complementary therapies, current research and how this is translating to improving care, existential psychosocial pain;
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Networking opportunities including forums, expos, conferences, regional education tours, special interest group meetings including GP Masterclass sessions and journal clubs;
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Involvement in the development of electronic and paper based resources including palliative care podcasts in Victoria.