Join us for another PCNA interactive workshop exploring the realities of palliative care when complexity, ethics, and compassion intersect. “Navigating When Palliative Care Doesn’t Follow a Rule Book”.
Through two real-world case studies, this session will unpack the challenges clinicians face when there’s no clear pathway forward.
There are two sessions within this workshop. For each session, the program will feature a case study delivered through a series of short presentations, interspersed with interactive breakout sessions and facilitator-led discussions.
It’s a fast-paced and highly engaging format designed to encourage participation and reflection.
Case Study 1
Caring for a 70-year-old woman with a brain tumour. Navigating travel for treatment, managing difficult symptoms, and engaging family carers through relationship challenges.
Case Study 2
Complex decision making and advocacy for patients living with mental illness at end of life: exploring ethical and moral distress in the care of a 49-year-old man with schizophrenia and his family in a palliative care unit.
Presenters:
Fred Miegel – A clinician who established the Palliative Care Service for Central Australia more than 30 years ago. Originally an oncology nurse, Fred returned to clinical work six years ago and continues to work alongside “awe-inspiring people,” bringing deep insight and humanity to his practice.
Holly Pitt – A compassionate senior nurse with over 17 years of palliative care experience across inpatient, outpatient, consultancy and community settings. Holly is committed to advancing education, research, leadership, and equitable access to quality care.
PCNA members can access this workshop as part of the current membership
Non-PCNA Members
We invite any healthcare professional interested in this workshop to attend.
If you’re not currently a PCNA member, there are 2 options to gain access.
Once you’ve joined or purchased a single ticket to this workshop, you can register via the link above.
Option 1
Join as a member of PCNA to receive access to this workshop and the PCNA member archive, new member-exclusive opportunities, conference registration discounts and more.
FULL MEMBERSHIP is for you if any of the following describes you: +A specialist palliative care nurses employed in palliative care +A nurse in other specialties (AHPRA registered) with a passion and/or interest for excellence in palliative care nursing across any care setting (eg. community, aged care and hospital). Membership is for 12 months from the date of purchase.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP is for you, if any of the following describes you: +Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers +Assistants in nursing +Personal carer +Undergraduate nursing students. Membership is for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Option 2
Purchase a ticket to attend this online workshop
If you’re not currently a PCNA member but would like to attend the workshop on Friday, 14 November 2025, you can purchase a single registration ticket.
This ticket includes:
Access to the live workshop on 14 November 2025 – an interactive session where participation is encouraged.
Digital copies of any follow-up materials.
30 days’ access to the session recording after the event.
Alternatively, consider becoming a PCNA member to enjoy ongoing access to future webinars and unlimited access to all recordings for the duration of your membership. You can learn more about joining [here].
How it works
Purchase your PCNA Workshop Registration before registering for the session on Zoom.
Take note of your order number, as you’ll need to enter it in the Zoom registration form.
Please note: If you decide to become a PCNA member after purchasing access to this session, the session fee cannot be deducted from the membership cost.