Education and Learning
Here are a number of resources for training
and education that can be used by GPs and other members of the
primary care team, either as e-learning modules or as other
learning resources.
The e-ELCA Programme
The NHS End of Life Care programme, as
part of the English Department of Health End of Life Care Strategy,
has developed a number of e-learning
modules in end of life care that are freely accessible to all
NHS and social care professionals:
The NHS End of Life Care Programme
The programme in England has a number
of education and training resources on its website related to
current guidance and policy. This includes training in communication
skills and the advance care planning volunteer training
programme.
The Gold Standard Framework Centre for End of Life Care
An overview of GSF and its use in
primary care including guidance on QOF palliative care indicators
and prognostic indicator guidance. In addition there is new
practice based distance learning programme ‘Going
for Gold’ that teams can undertake over a 6 month period
(involving 4 1 hour meetings on a monthly basis)
Gold Standards Framework Review
RCGP
Curriculum Statement Details
Cancer and Palliative Care
RCGP Centre for Commissioning
Commissioning End of Life Care Act Early
RCGP E-Learning Module
Mental Health
in Older People
Other e-Learning modules