As leaders in promoting excellence in hospice and palliative care, AAHPM and HPNA combine their expertise to advance the field, thus meeting the joint goal of improving the quality of life for patients and families facing serious or life-limiting conditions through education.
The objectives of the 2012 AAHPM & HPNA Annual Assembly, are that the participant will be able to:
Translate advances in clinical and scientific knowledge of advanced disease processes, symptoms, and symptom management into improved patient care.
Assess patient pain and other symptoms and side effects, and recommend a care plan based upon the best available evidence.
Identify psychological, spiritual, social, and cultural aspects of patient care, and integrate support of those aspects of patient care into an overall plan of care.
Develop patient plans of care that incorporate interdisciplinary assessments and symptom management across all domains of care that are ultimately based on the expressed values, goals, and needs of the patient and family.
Apply sound communication principles with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Identify ethical, regulatory, and legal concerns related to hospice and palliative care.
Discuss the effective strategies and challenges for the delivery of hospice and palliative care in diverse settings.
Identify new contacts for future collaboration.
Facilitate future research in hospice and palliative care.
Experience renewed vigor and enthusiasm personally and professionally.
Apply effective strategies using the hospice and palliative care competencies in teaching and learning situations.
Identify opportunities and strategies for effective leadership within the field of hospice and palliative medicine.
Identify opportunities to initiate, maintain, and advance the practice and sustainability of palliative care programs.
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