Megan Sellick

MD, CCFP(PC)

Palliative Care Physician

Dr. Sellick is a palliative care physician working on both the Tertiary Palliative Care Unit at the Grey Nun’s Community hospital, and the Symptom Control team at the Cross Cancer Institute. She is also an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Palliative Care Medicine. Dr. Lee is a physician consultant in the EZPCP Community Consult Team and an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Palliative Care Medicine.

Presentation(s)

Assessment and management of common gastro-intestinal symptoms in patients with palliative diagnoses

Patients with life-limiting illnesses, particularly cancer, commonly experience several gastro-intestinal symptoms. This back-to-basics seminar will focus on recognizing, assessing, and managing nausea, emesis, constipation, and appetite disturbances. We will also raise awareness that each of these affects oral intake, weight stability, quality of life, performance status, and has psychosocial consequences.