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What you'll learn

Define the scope of palliative care and the roles of primary and specialist teams in comprehensive care for patients and families

Explain the components of an interdisciplinary patient treatment plan that includes physical, emotional, social and spiritual care

Discuss basic strategies for addressing psychosocial and relationship concerns in the context of serious illness

Engage in goals of care and advance care planning discussions with patients and families

Skills you'll gain

Care Management

Communication

Primary Care

Psychosocial Assessments

Nursing and Patient Care

Stress Management

Hospice

Empathy

Patient Education And Counseling

Cultural Sensitivity

Active Listening

There are 7 modules in this course

For clinicians, the goal of this course is to help you incorporate primary palliative care into your daily practice or help you know when to seek a specialist. We will help you improve your patient’s quality of life and provide self-care tips to help you maintain your own. For patients and caregivers, this course will empower you to talk to your provider and get palliative care, if necessary. Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Visit the FAQs below for important information regarding 1) Date of original release and Termination or expiration date; 2) Accreditation and Credit Designation statements; 3) Disclosure of financial relationships for every person in control of activity content.

Introduction to Palliative Care

Communicating with Patients

Psychosocial Distress

Goals of Care & Advanced Directives

Self-Care

Final Steps