These events are not
organised by the College but might be of interest to old age
psychiatry professionals.
Clearer Thinking
on Sedation
28 January 2010
Prospero House, London
The use of sedation in end of life care is
often misunderstood and controversial. Definitions are not
consistent; terminology includes “terminal sedation”, “palliative
sedation”, and “continuous deep sedation.” Are these the same or
different? There is often uncertainty about the circumstances in
which it is appropriate to use sedation at the end of life. This
conference will present evidence about the use of sedation in
current practice and provide those attending with practical
guidance about when, how and why to use sedation in end of life
care.
NCPC will use this conference to inform the
development of written guidance on the use of sedation in end of
life care.
This conference will:
- Present evidence on the use of sedation in
end of life care
- Provide practical guidance about when, how
and why to use sedation in end of life care
- Consider the use of sedation in different
settings
- Use round table scenarios to identify
challenges in making and communicating decisions about
sedation
Go to the website
for more information.
Contact: Theresa
Tsui for more information. Tel: 0207
697 1520 Email: t.tsui@ncpc.org.uk
Better
Investment: Better Dying - Progress with Measurement and Collaborative
Commissioning for End of Life Care
24 February 2010
Prospero House, London
This conference is an opportunity to explore
the progress with measurement and collaborative commissioning of
end of life care services. It will draw upon NCPC’s work along with
that of the National Audit Office and NHS National End of Life Care
Programme to discuss both policy and implementation in this
challenging field. It will provide a forum to consider priorities
from both benchmarking work and emerging practice. The conference
is designed to support commissioners to develop their understanding
of palliative and end of life care needs and commission
accordingly, and for providers to reflect on how they can best
develop their services in response to those needs. It will showcase
practical examples where effective commissioning has led to more
cost effective services.
This conference will:
- Provide an opportunity to hear from some of
the leaders and experts in collaborative commissioning, measurement
and end of life care
- Explore the importance of measurement and
benchmarking from both commissioner and provider perspectives
- Present some of the latest good practice
through interactive masterclasses and panel discussion and enable
delegates to explore their priority areas
- This conference will present the results of
the NCPC Survey on Funding for End of Life Care
Go to the website for
more information.
Contact: Theresa
Tsui for more information. Tel: 0207
697 1520 Email: t.tsui@ncpc.org.uk
IPA Brief - 2010
International Meeting
26-29 September 2010
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Abstracts: deadline 22 March 2010
IPA is known for its diverse
programming. Help IPA continue this tradition of excellence
within the field of Psychogeriatrics by submitting an abstract for
consideration. Submissions are being accepted for Symposia,
free communications/oral presentations and posters. To be
considered, submissions must
be entered online by 22 March
2010.
Plenary presenters
The Scientific Committee has been developing
an intriguing and relevant program with Diversity ∙
Collaboration ∙ Dignity as its theme. Three internationally
renown experts have already been confirmed for the plenary
sessions:
Martin Prince (United
Kingdom)
Opening Session/Raymond Levy
Lecture:
The 10/66 Dementia Research Group Studies
of the prevalence, incidence, impact and aetiology of cognitive and
mental disorders in Latin
America, India and
China
Jiska Cohen-Mansfield (United
States)
Psychosocial intervention (or person
centered care) to prevent and treat agitated behavior in persons
with dementia
Jerson Laks (Brazil)
Depression in the elderly - How to prevent
and treat a heterogeneous disorder
Additional Information
Visit the
website for updates on the scientific program, registration and
accommodation information.