MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative Care is offering a Interprofessional Series Webinar to help providers with this challenging situation: A 71-year-old man with Class IV CHF, declining function, and no documented goals or advance directives.
This live program is offered on Thursday, February 21, 2019, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM ET.
Faculty:
Mara Lugassy, MD
Senior Hospice Physician
MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care
Purpose:
The purpose of this webinar is to expand knowledge of the palliative management of advanced congestive heart failure.
Objectives:
- Implement strategies for management of common symptoms in congestive heart failure
- Develop approach to discussing advance directives and goals of care in heart disease
- Identify indicators of end stage heart disease and supportive resources for patients and families
Why Do I Need to Know This?
To enhance the quality of care provided to patients with advanced disease by addressing all domains of palliative care.
Target Audience:
Nursing administrators and managers, nurses, social workers, and healthcare coaches.
One continuing education credit is available.
Visit the MJHS website for more details and to register online.
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