Internal Medicine — R3 Academic Day

Palliative care

Teaching

Competencies covered in this activity

1. Practise medicine within their defined scope of practice and expertise
1.4. Apply knowledge of the following systems, clinical scenarios, conditions, diseases and therapies applicable to Internal Medicine, including the manifestations, investigation, and management
1.4.13. Medical aspects of specific situations
1.4.13.7. End of life
1.4.13.7.1. Symptoms
1.4.13.7.1.1. Constipation
1.4.13.7.1.2. Delirium
1.4.13.7.1.3. Dyspnea
1.4.13.7.1.4. Nausea and vomiting
1.4.13.7.1.5. Pain
1.4.13.7.2. Disorders
1.4.13.7.2.1. Nutritional deficiencies
1.4.13.7.3. Therapies
1.4.13.7.3.1. Use of opioids and other medications
1.4.13.7.3.2. Principles of palliative care and medical aid in dying (MAID)