Title
Category
Credits
Event date
Cost
  • Disease management
  • Palliative care and hospice
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
$0.00
This activity will discuss the role of palliative care in a primary care setting and the impact it has on quality of life for patients and their families. Patients who can benefit from palliative care will be identified and strategies to engage patients in the palliative-care discussion will also be reviewed, along with resources for both patients and providers that require a higher level of care.
  • Behavioral health
  • Disease management
  • Palliative care and hospice
  • 2.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 2.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 2.00 Attendance - General Attendance
$0.00
Activity descriptionConversations that provide patients who have serious and life-threatening illnesses with the opportunity to make informed choices reflecting their goals, values and care preferences are a critical part of their care. These discussions can help ensure that seriously ill patients receive care that is consistent with their wishes and provide guidance to enhance family well-being and improve the patient’s quality of life.