LOROS TRAINING
Course information
Dates and times
14th October 2026 - 13:30 to 17:00
Who is this course recommended for?
GPs/GP trainees/medical staff across LLR
What will I learn from this course?
Anorexia, Cachexia and Fatigue:
Know the definitions of anorexia, cachexia and fatigue
Know how to carry out an assessment of anorexia/cachexia, and of fatigue, when a patient has these symptoms in the context of advanced illness
Be aware of management strategies for these symptoms
Prescribing in Palliative Care in Organ Impairment:
Recognise common causes of renal and hepatic impairment in patients with palliative care needs
Know which opioids and other medications are preferentially prescribed in renal impairment, and which should be avoided
Know which opioids and other medications are preferentially prescribed in hepatic impairment, and which should be avoided
Know where to seek guidance in supporting patients with renal and/or hepatic impairment towards the end of life
Palliative care for people with MS, Parkinson's Disease and related conditions:
Recognise signs that those with neurological illness are deteriorating and could have a short prognosis
Recognise the value of future care planning in those with advanced neurological illness
Recognise the value of the MDT in supporting patients with advanced neurological illness
Know about the need to not stop dopaminergic medications suddenly in those with Parkinson’s disease
Know that anticipatory medications need to be adjusted in those with Parkinson’s disease and associated disorders
