Community of Practice for Palliative Care in General Practice – Chronic pain in palliative care with Dr Yok-Yin Lee

Join Our Community of Practice for Palliative Care in General Practice!

Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) is excited to invite passionate general practitioners (GPs) and GPs in training to join our Community of Practice for Palliative Care in General Practice.

Partnering with the Eastern Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium (EMRPCC) and Eastern Palliative Care, this initiative aims to elevate best practices and enhance palliative care capabilities within our community.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive community focused on improving palliative care. Join us in making a meaningful impact in palliative care within our region. Please note this is a RACGP CPD accredited activity.

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Session topic: Chronic pain in palliative care: the role of opioids and what to do if they are not working

Speaker: Dr Yok-Yin Lee

Dr Yok-Yin Lee is a palliative care specialist who works at Eastern Health in the palliative care unit and outpatient clinic. She has a GP background and has a specialist interest in pain management. She will talk about approaches to chronic pain management in a palliative care population. She will cover both pharmacological and non-pharmacological options, including the role of acupuncture for which she uses regularly in her practice.