Objectives

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

1| Explore the unique personal and professional dynamics of working with a young patient with comorbid pregnancy and malignancy.  
2| Delve into strengths and pitfalls of multi-department collaboration under time pressure (Fetal Maternal Medicine, Oncology, Palliative Care, Internal Medicine)  
3| Discuss ways to mitigate risk of physical, emotional and moral injury in the midst of difficult cases with myriad potential outcomes.  

Facilitator:

Kate Hamilton, FNP, ACHPN, RN
Inpatient Palliative Care Consult Service
Baystate Medical Center

Panelists:

Erica Harp, RN, Pediatric Palliative Care 

Emily Stout, NP,  Inpatient Palliative Care Consult Service, APP Supervisor of Medical Specialties 

Katie Delaney, MD, Perinatology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Fetal Maternal Medicine 

Kate Pearson, PA, Springfield 3 Oncology Hospital Medicine  

Prarthna Bhardwaj, MD, Hematology/Oncology 

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Kate Hamilton, FNP, ACHPN, RNFacilitatorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Erica Harp, RN, Pediatric Palliative Care PanelistsNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Emily Stout, NP,  Inpatient Palliative Care Consult Service, APP Supervisor of Medical Specialties PanelistsNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Kate Pearson, PA, Springfield 3 Oncology Hospital Medicine PanelistsNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Prarthna Bhardwaj, MD, Hematology/Oncology Panelists
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
No
Session date: 
04/13/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Chestnut Conference Center 1 & 2 and Webinar
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 BCIPE Risk Management
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
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