Navigating Serious Illness with Palliative Care and Hospice - SPOC

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Webinar Description

Jared Lowe, MD, HMDC, will define serious illness and discuss strategies to support patients with a primary focus on reviewing the services of palliative care and hospice care.

Learning Objectives

  • Define serious illness and related terminology.
  • Describe the roles of palliative care and hospice in supporting patients with serious illness.
  • Review strategies for communicating with patients and families regarding serious illness and care planning.

 

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The views expressed herein are those of the presenter, they do not necessarily reflect the views of the contracted organization, department, School of Medicine, nor the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
03/04/2024
Course expires: 
03/03/2028
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Jared Lowe, MD, HMDC

Assistant Professor,
Medical Director of UNC Hospice
UNC Palliative Care Program
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

This Non-Credit Course does not have accreditation. It only offers general participation certificates.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Participation
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Requirements for Receiving Free General Participation Certificates

  • Watch the video
  • Complete the assessment with a score of 80% or better
  • Complete the evaluation
  • Download the certificate