Basics of what exactly is palliative medicine. When do you decide to stop treating a patient who is rapidly deteriorating clinically. How do you balance QOL vs prolongation of life? Using strong opioids and midazolam for good symptom control via a syringe driver. when to sign the DNACPR?

• 1. Defining palliative medicine
• 2. Identifying the dying patient
• 3. Using strong opioids and using a syringe driver for acute symptom control