Pain Management in Geriatric Palliative Care

Description

Effective pain control is central to ensuring dignity and comfort for older persons living with life-threatening illnesses. In geriatrics, pain management requires special attention to age-related changes, multiple co-morbidities, and individualized care approaches. Link - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ef550173-d301-4c32-b45d-703e7f955e82@6850f5a9-8d72-499f-ad0d-82ce0bf94af3

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Presenters

1. Dr. Tasneem Yamani
   Dr. Tasneem Yamani is a medical doctor, healthy ageing expert, and geriatric practitioner with over 10 years of experience in geriatric medicine and home-based care. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Medicine for the Older Person from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI). A graduate of the University of Nairobi (2006), Dr. Yamani is the Medical Director at Hamat Health Care, a leading provider of home and geriatric care services. She also serves as the Technical Advisor for Suqoon, an NGO focused on advocacy, dignity, and research for older persons.
   Hamat Health Center