Objectives

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

1| Demonstrate effective communication strategies when discussing death and dying with patients and families.
2| Describe developmental differences in the understanding of death across the lifespan.
3| Identify common myths and misconceptions about death and explain their impact on patient and family experiences 

 

Presenter(s): 
Erica Harp, RN, MSN, CPLC
Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse
Baystate Children's Hospital

Amanda Simas, MS, CCLS
Certified Child Life Specialist
Baystate Children's Hospital

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Erica Harp, RN, MSN, CPLCSpeaker    No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose    No
Amanda Simas, MS, CCLSSpeakerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
    
Session date: 
06/09/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am EDT
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
United States
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  • 1.00 ACPE Contact Hours
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 APA American Psychological Association
    Baystate Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Baystate Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
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