PalliCHATs
PALPRAC PalliCHATs are CPD-accredited discussions focused on practical questions and scenarios encountered in clinical practice.
Attendance at PalliCHATs is free and open to all healthcare professionals.
PALPRAC members receive CPD points at no cost. Non-members and PALNET Connectors are very welcome to attend free of charge; however, should CPD points be required for verified attendance of more than 90% of the session, a fee of R100 will apply.
Next PalliCHAT for 2026 ….. Thursday 30 July 2026 @ 17h30
Advance Healthcare Directives
This PalliCHAT will explore the evolving landscape of Advance Healthcare Directives in South Africa, with a focus on how people can express their healthcare wishes and appoint a trusted person to make decisions on their behalf if they lose capacity.
Led by Dr Shannon Odell, and potentially joined by members of the Advance Direction Coalition, the discussion will unpack current legal and ethical considerations, including the relevance of Sections 6, 7 and 8 of the National Health Act. The session will consider why advance healthcare planning matters in palliative care, how clinicians can support patients and families in these conversations, and what is needed to move this work forward in practice.
Past PalliCHATs
PALPRAC Members and PALNET Connectors can access recordings of all past PalliCHATs and webinars on our membership platform, Glue Up. These can be found by visiting the Recorded PALPRAC events group in the PALPRAC community.
You can log into Glue Up here (for registered PALPRAC members or PALNET Connectors).
