Objectives

Event Objectives

• Review a structured framework for communicating with patients/family to codify goals of care in the context of serious illness
• Deliberate practice of articulating empathy using simulation
• Understand operational framework for initiating palliative care

Presentations and Speakers

Presentation #1

Communication Strategies to Improve End of Life Care

• Amish C. Aghera, MD, MD – Maimonides Medical Center

Available Credits/Points

Credit Designation

• Maimonides Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• The Maimonides Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 Hour(s) Attendance w/ No Credit. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statements

Series Disclosures

Planners for this series have no relevant financial relationships to disclose

Event Disclosures

Speakers: Amish C. Aghera, MD, MD has no relevant financial relationships to report in the last 12 months with a commercial interest.

Accreditation Statement

Maimonides Medical Center is accredited by the Medical Society of the State of New York to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.