"Hot Topics in Palliative Care" 

 theme of 2014 virtual conference

"Hot Topics in Palliative Care" - theme of 2014 virtual conference

16 May 2014

 

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A look at issues involving provision of palliative care will be the focus of NHPCO's third annual Virtual Conference, July 8 -10, 2014.

An excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in a cost-effective way.

The 2014 Virtual Conference, "Hot Topics in Palliative Care," will be a cutting-edge & cost effective learning experience. Hosted by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, July 8 - 10, 2014. Benefits of a virtual conference include: No airfare or hotel fees, no travel time, no extended time for staff out of the office.

The Virtual Conference offers:

• A learning experience from the comfort of your office.
• An all encompassing conference that covers various themes of hospice palliative care: Community-Based Care, the Clinical Aspects, and the Relationships that are Important to Build for a Successful Program.
• Ability to invite as many people as you can gather into a room, including your community partners.
• One low fee with access to recorded content for 3 months after the live conference 24/7 for no additional charge, allowing up to 3 months to host a community event.
• When taking part in the live version of the virtual conference, attendees can receive CE/CME Credit!

Some of the topics to be covered:

• How to enhance or develop a community-based palliative care program.
• Pharmacological treatments as well as complementary therapies used in palliative care.
• The role palliative care plays for individuals with advanced heart failure and dementias.
• What the psychosocial and spiritual needs are of those receiving palliative care.
• Which key relationships are important to cultivate in order to ensure the success of your palliative care programPlenary speakers:

Keynote presentations and speakers:

• Community-Based Palliative Care
  Martha L. Twaddle, MD, FACP, FAAHPM
  Tuesday, July 8, 2014
• What's New and What's Not in Drug Therapy-
  The 411 and Implications for Palliative Care!
  Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, BCPS, CPE
  Wednesday, July 9, 2014
• Community, National and Global Networks in Palliative Care:
  Advancing the Art and Science
  John Mastrojohn, RN, MSN, MBA
  Thursday, July 10, 2014
   

Learn more and register today.  NHPCO members can take advantage of the early bird registration rate of $350 up until May 31, 2014.