Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:

Module 5 - Cultural & Spiritual Considerations
1|Identify dimensions of culture and the influence of culture and spirituality on palliative care for patients across the lifespan.
2|Conduct a cultural and spiritual assessment of patients facing serious illness.
3|Recognize the role of the interprofessional team in cultural and spiritual sensitivity.

Module 6 - Communication
1|Identify important elements of effective communication.
2|Discuss the importance of interprofessional communication and communication with the individual with serious illness and their family caregivers.
3|Describe steps in communicating about palliative care.

Presenter(s):

Name
Emily Stout, AGPCNP, ACHPN
Advanced Practice Provider , Palliative Care
Baystate Medical Center

Kate Hamilton, MSN, FNP, ACHPN
Inpatient Palliative care Consult Services
Baystate Medical Center