Mastering Pain in Palliative Medicine Symposium 2026, themed “Science & Solutions in Palliative Care

Mastering Pain in Palliative Medicine Symposium 2026, themed “Science & Solutions in Palliative Care.” This hybrid symposium brings together specialists from various disciplines to share clinical knowledge, evidence-based practices, and practical approaches to managing pain in patients receiving palliative care. Seats are limited, and early registration is encouraged. For enquiries, please contact the Supportive & Palliative Care Service via WhatsApp at +6013-357 3609.

Wednesday, 2 September 202608:00 am - 05:00 pmSunMed Convention Centre, Tower A, Level 4, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City(Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)

Event details are as follows:
🗓 Date: 2 September 2026, Wednesday
🕗 Time: 8.00 AM – 5.00 PM
📍 Venue: SunMed Convention Centre, Tower A, Level 4, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City
💻 Format: Hybrid Symposium – join us physically or online
🎓 CPD and CNE Points: Awarded
🎟 Registration: Free of charge

The symposium will feature experienced speakers from Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway Medical Centre Velocity, Sunway Medical Centre Damansara, Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, and the National Cancer Institute.
Key topics include:

🔹 Pathophysiology of nociceptive and neuropathic pain
🔹 Cancer pain mechanisms, assessment, and evidence-based treatment
🔹 Pain management in advanced illnesses, including heart failure, COPD, and neurological conditions
🔹 Opioids, adjuvants, and safe prescribing in palliative medicine
🔹 Interventional pain techniques and referral pathways
🔹 Oncological interventions in managing cancer-related pain
🔹 Psychological dimensions of pain, including anxiety and depression
🔹 Pain management in paediatric palliative care
🔹 Addiction and palliative care
🔹 Communication strategies for managing complex pain and patient expectations
🔹 Future directions in pain management and palliative medicine