Middle East Palliative Care Congress
Start:
Thu, 18 May 2017, 08:00
End:
Sat, 20 May 2017, 05:00
Venue:
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With this in mind, the Middle East Palliative Care Congress is the only conference in the region, which is fully dedicated to palliative care and the different specialities related to palliative medicine including oncology and pain medicine. The congress will gather pioneers and top notch experts in this field to advance the practice and discuss the different approaches to improve the quality of life in patients with untreated conditions whether they are terminal or non-terminal with both malignant and non- malignant conditions.
The 3-day conference taking place on 18-20 May 2017, in Dubai, will have special focus on areas like pain management, palliative care for cancer patients, special age groups, and the future of palliative medicine in the region.
Join the Middle East Palliative Care Congress and become one of the contributors in the advancement of this field, help with pain management and improve the quality of our patients’ lives in the region.
Why Attend
- Learn how to improve the quality of life in patients with malignant and non-malignant diseases
- Understand the outcomes of homecare and palliative services in special age groups like geriatrics and paediatrics
- Address the role of interventional nutrition in terminally ill patients
- Assess the different symptoms management techniques in neurological disorders
- Evaluate pain management techniques in patients with cancer and non-malignant diseases
- Describe the best approaches to counteract the side effects of different cancer therapies
Benefits of attending
- Learn how to improve the quality of life in patients with malignant and non-malignant diseases
- Understand the outcomes of homecare and palliative services in special age groups like geriatrics and paediatrics
- Address the role of interventional nutrition in terminally ill patients
- Assess the different symptoms management techniques in neurological disorders
- Evaluate pain management techniques in patients with cancer and non-malignant diseases
- Describe the best approaches to counteract the side effects of different cancer therapies
Note: Same pricing applies to both Neonatal and Paediatric Congress.
| Bronze Package | Early Bird 10 March 2017 | Standard Price |
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| Physicians | USD 399 | USD 499 |
| Residents / Nurses / Physiotherapists | USD 299 | USD 399 |
| Students | USD 199 | USD 199 |
| Pharmaceutical Companies | USD 1799 | USD 1999 |
| Includes: | ||
| *2-day conference *Networking coffee breaks *Lunch *Post-congress presentation access *Certificate of attendance | ||
| Gold Package | Early Bird 10 March 2017 | Standard Price |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors | USD 499 | USD 599 |
| Residents / Nurses / Physiotherapists | USD 399 | USD 499 |
| Students | USD 299 | USD 299 |
| Vendors / Pharmaceutical Companies | USD 1999 | USD 2199 |
| Includes: | ||
| *2-day conference *Networking coffee breaks *Access to both workshops *Lunch *Post-congress presentation access *Certificate of attendance | ||
Workshop Prices
| 1 Workshop | USD 99 |
| 2 Workshops | USD 180 |
Registration and Payment Policy
• All participants must register prior to congress admission.
• Pre-registered participants are advised to present a copy of their registration/payment slip at the onsite registration desk.
• Payment is due at the time of registration and includes lunches, refreshments, conference materials and certificate of attendance.
• Your registration will not be confirmed until payment is received in full.
• Cheque payment may only be made from UAE and in AED. Kindly contact us at info@arabpediatriccongress.com to discuss.
• EFT / Direct Deposit to be effected as per bank details on the invoice.
• Payment should be made within 7 days of invoice date.
• Payment can also be done through credit card or Paypal.
Discounts
• All early bird discounts require payment at the time of registration and before the early bird deadline in order to receive any discount.
• Discount offers cannot be combined with any other offer.
Cancellation Policy
• Registration cancellations must be notified in writing by email to Maarefah’s office in Dubai. Email: info@arabpediatriccongress.com.
• Cancellations received 30 working days prior the event will receive a refund of the registration fees, less an administration charge of 100 USD of the congress fee.
• Cancellations made after, as well as 'no shows', are not eligible for a refund.
• Refunds will be processed 2 months after the event completion date.
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Congress Day One |
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08:00 |
Registration, coffee and networking |
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08.30 |
Welcome from Maarefah Management |
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08:40 |
Chairman’s welcome and opening remarks from the chairman |
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SESSION I: The Status of Palliative Care in the region |
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09:00 |
Palliative care in the Middle East: The present and future Mona Tareen |
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09:30 |
Delay to refer for Palliative care in cancer patients: Outcome and sequences Khaled Al Saleh |
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10:00 |
Interactive Panel Discussion: Will the region meet the global targets for palliative care by 2020? |
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10:30 |
Networking coffee break |
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SESSION II: Neuro Palliative Care |
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11:00 |
Symptoms management in people with Multiple Sclerosis |
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11:30 |
Neuropathic pain management |
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12:00 |
Palliative care approach in Parkinson’s Abu Baker Al Madani |
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12:30 |
Prayer and networking lunch break |
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SESSION III: Palliative Care in Non-Malignant Diseases |
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13:30 |
Assessment and management of palliative emergencies at the end stages of kidney disease |
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14:00 |
Improving symptoms in advanced heart failure |
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14:30 |
Pain management in non-malignant diseases Hassan Jabbar Shaikh |
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15:00 |
Interactive Panel Discussion: Thrombosis and anticoagulants use in palliative care |
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15:30 |
Networking coffee break |
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SESSION IV: Special Age Groups Care |
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16:00 |
Paediatric anesthesia monitoring Anil Kumar |
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16:30 |
Geriatric dementia and depression care at home |
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17:00 |
Preventing bedsore in elderly patients |
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17:30 |
Closing remarks and end of day one |
Congress Day Two |
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08:00 |
Registration, coffee and networking |
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08.30 |
Welcome from Maarefah Management |
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SESSION V: Palliative Care to Cancer Patients |
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09:00 |
Cultural considerations in palliative care Zafar Javed |
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09:30 |
The role of surgery in palliative patients Haytham El-Salhat |
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10:00 |
Early engagement; the first step in caregiving strategies for cancer patients Zahid Al Mandhari |
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10:30 |
Networking coffee break |
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SESSION VI: Pain Management in Terminally Ill Patients |
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11:00 |
Immunotherapy: Improving the quality of life in lung cancer patients Maroun Elkhoury |
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11:30 |
Pain management in opioid dependent patients: The challenge |
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12:00 |
Friday prayer and networking lunch break |
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14:00 |
Opioid induced constipation Eman Bukhary |
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14:30 |
Neuroaxial blocks for cancer pain Ali Zahran |
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15:00 |
Interactive panel discussion: Neuroaxial intervention: when is it needed? |
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15:30 |
Networking coffee break |
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SESSION VII: Management of Cancer Treatments Side Effects |
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16:00 |
Cancer patient on chemotherapy: The anesthetic approach Medhat M. Shalabi |
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16:30 |
Networking coffee break |
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17:00 |
Managing chemotherapy induced nausea |
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17:30 |
Closing remarks and end of day two |
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