The Prescribing Oral Morphine in Palliative Care course is designed for South African Junior Doctors, Interns, Nurses and Pharmacists. It aims to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills for effectively prescribing oral morphine to manage moderate to severe pain.

Through a concise presentation of facts, students will explore the indications for oral morphine, address common fears and myths among the public and healthcare providers, understand the basic pharmacology and risks of morphine, and learn how to manage its side effects. Additionally, participants will gain insights into the complexities of mixing oral morphine and strategies for educating patients, families, and colleagues on its use, significantly impacting the field of pain management in oncology and palliative care.

The course will be delivered in approximately one hour and following a facts-based presentation, a series of questions will test knowledge retention. This format ensures participants can efficiently grasp and retain the critical information necessary for effective morphine prescription in a clinical setting.