This recorded webinar addresses palliative care in the prehospital setting. Our topic expert, Dr Joanne Patel, shares her experience and knowledge around questions such as:
Take this opportunity to enhance your capacity as a paramedic in caring for the terminally ill.
Presenter: Dr Joanne Patel
Presenter Biography: Dr Jo Patel is a Staff Specialist in Palliative Medicine at Calvary Mater Newcastle, NSW and cares for patients with life-limiting illness in inpatient, outpatient and community settings. She is involved in education with the University of Newcastle and as Director of Prevocational Education and Training at Calvary Mater Newcastle. Jo works closely with community providers in palliative care and provides clinical support and education to care professionals in rural and regional Hunter New England, NSW. She is originally from the UK but now lives in NSW with her family.
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