EP-194 The effect of surgical case-based discussions in confidence level in end of life patient management

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Abstract Aims Methods FY1 doctors were surveyed throughout July 2021 and December 2021 across two sites. Six questions used Likert scales (1 to 5: not at all confident to very confident) to assess end of life management. Data was initially inputted using Google Docs and analysed in Microsoft Excel. Results 44 FY1 doctors completed the initial questionnaire. 19 FY1 doctors completed the questionnaire post rotation. (8 attended teaching and 11 did not.) Confidence levels in end of life patient management were greater in FY1 doctors who had received CBD across 5 of the 6 questions as opposed to those who did not. Confidence levels were similar for end of life patient management for prescribing oral morphine for breakthrough pain when a patient is on a Fentanyl patch, for those who had received CBD and those who did not. Conclusions Confidence levels in end of life care management were mostly higher in those FY1 doctors who received surgical CBD teaching. Further research is required for the use of CBD in its potential to improve FY1 doctor education.