Hosted by BDA Paediatric Specialist Group
This talk will explore the physiology of dying, recognising dying and considering the approach to nutrition and hydration at end of life. It will review current guidelines and address decision making including the role of artificial nutrition and hydration.
Speakers
- Dr Ann-Karenia Anderson
More about Dr Ann-Karenia - Dr Anna-Karenia (AK) Anderson works as a consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine at the Royal Marsden Hospital and Shooting Star Children’s Hospice, London, UK, where she is also the Medical Director. She is research active, publishing on phase of illness, surprise question and Fentanyl with ongoing projects on symptom assessment tools. Dr Anderson spearheaded the development of national clinical guidelines for Paediatric Palliative care, producing symptom specific guidelines with the support of Cochrane Response. As current chair of the APPM (Association for Paediatric Palliative Medicine) for Great Britain and All Ireland, she has widened the organisations representation, championed specialist interest group development and expanded the education program including a virtual education platform.
Cost
- Paediatric Specialist Group members - £10
- BDA members - £20
- non-BDA members - £40
Admin code - SLA
