Sponsored symposium. ‘The palliative care patient: treating the condition or treating the treatment?’

Thursday 7th October 2021, 14:00-14:50 CET. Access via zoom link on congress platform.

Introduction

Sponsored by Kyowa Kirin, the symposium uses an innovative format, including an animated knowledge film, an impact discussion and live question and answer session to explore the topic; ‘The palliative care patient: treating the condition or treating the treatment?’

The symposium takes theory into practice to ensure that the symptoms that severely impact quality of life are identified and addressed in the post-covid world.

Speakers

Dr Antoine Lemaire, Head of Oncology and Medical Specialities, Center for Pain Assessment and Treatment, Mobile Support and Palliative Care Team, Valenciennes Hospital, France.

Professor Anton Emmanuel, Professor in Neuro-Gastroenterology at University College London and Consultant Gastroenterologist at University College Hospital and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UK

Target audience:         Health care professionals

Date:                           Thursday 7th October 2021

Time:                           14:00 – 14.50pm CET

Duration:                      50 minutes

Agenda (times stated are CET)

14:00 Introduction

14:05 Knowledge Film

14:15 Impact Discussion

14:35 Live Q&A

14:45 Concluding Remarks

14:50 Close