David Currow
Honorary Professor Palliative Care
University of Technology Sydney
Professor David Currow is Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President at the University of Wollongong and Adjunct Professor of Palliative Medicine at ImPACCT, University of Technology Sydney. An internationally recognised leader in palliative care research, he has authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications focused on symptom control, chronic breathlessness, and evidence-based care.
David is the founding Principal Investigator of the Palliative Care Clinical Studies Collaborative (PaCCSC) and a foundation partner of the Australian Palliative Care Outcomes Collaborative (PCOC), both advancing clinical excellence and outcomes in palliative care. He has held senior academic and editorial roles globally and previously served as President of Palliative Care Australia and the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia.
SESSIONS
Day 2
12:00
Medicines and symptom control: Regulatory perspectives
Between 2016–17 and 2022–23, the number of palliative care-related prescriptions per person increased from 1.8 to 3.1. What does this growth reveal about the complexity of care needs, and how can regulation ensure safety without limiting access?
Gain insight into national frameworks, compliance requirements, and strategies for balancing rising prescribing rates with effective, safe symptom management in aged care
David Currow, Honorary Professor Palliative Care, University of Technology Sydney