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Managing Challenging Hospice Dilemmas
1.5 CE hoursOn-Demand CE CoursesSelf Study

Managing Challenging Hospice Dilemmas

Price range: $25.95 through $135.00

Using a case study approach, this course addresses frequent but difficult medical and ethical situations that every hospice professional encounters. Cases studies and best practice presentations include:

  • Providing hospice care to patients with mental health conditions.
  • Use and discontinuation of artificial nutrition and hydration in hospice, including communication with families and patients.
  • Effective pain relief at the end of life using non-opioids, including use of non-opioids for patients with substance abuse disorder.

Continuing education included with registration.

 

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Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain pain management principles for patients with substance use disorders at the end of life.
  2. Compare and contrast adjuvant analgesics used in the management of pain.
  3. Describe the ethical implications and considerations related to withdrawal of care.
  4. Recognizing cachexia vs. reversible weight loss.
  5. Describe common and serious adverse effects of antipsychotics and their management in the hospice setting.
  6. Identify strategies for using antipsychotics in patients with inability to take oral medications and/or with impaired gastrointestinal absorption.