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Palliative Care

Palliative Care

Author(s):  
Mary McDonald, MD
Sponsor: 
AAMC/John A. Hartford Foundation
John A. Hartford Foundation
POGOe Id: 
18795
Date Posted: 
08/24/2009
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
08/24/2009
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Abstract: 

Web-based self-directed learning exercise that explores attitudes and barriers to effective palliative care. Effective pain management is explained with recommended regimens.

Educational objectives: 

The learner will be able to: 1) Obtain specific information about reimbursement for hospice care. 2) Distinguish between the sick and dying roles. 3) Describe common symptoms involved with the dying process.

Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

Used with approximately 1,400 third year medical students at University of Kansas School of Medicine.

Content Categories: 
Geriatric Palliative Care
Intended learner audience: 
Fellow
Medical Student Clinical
RN
Practicing Physician/CME
Resident
Learning resource types: 
Case-Based Instruction/Learning
Independent/Self-Directed Learning
Discipline/specialty: 
Family Medicine
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: 
No, I (we) have nothing to disclose.
Contact Person/Corresponding Author:
Mary McDonald, MD


Suggested Citation:
Daniel Swagerty, MD, MPH and Mary McDonald, MD. Palliative Care. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2009 Available from: https://pogoe.org/productid/18795