As the first point of contact for patients and their families, Primary Care providers play a vital role in guiding advance care planning and palliative care. In this presentation, Brett Snodgrass, FNP-C, CPE, ACHPN, FAANP, will discuss how to effectively communicate with seriously ill patients and how to utilize the 5 Wishes Form. This foundation-building presentation is for any primary care provider who wants to further develop their advance care planning and palliative care skills.
Course Objectives:
1. Explain what palliative care is and the difference between hospice and palliative care
2. Understand what effective communication is when dealing with pts with serious illness
3. Utilize the 5 Wishes Form, explain what is included in an advance care plan
Advanced Care Planning for Primary Care Providers
As the first point of contact for patients and their families, Primary Care providers play a vital role in guiding advance care planning and palliative care. In this presentation, Brett Snodgrass, FNP-C, CPE, ACHPN, FAANP, will discuss how to effectively communicate with seriously ill patients and how to utilize the 5 Wishes Form. This foundation-building presentation is for any primary care provider who wants to further develop their advance care planning and palliative care skills.
Course Objectives:
1. Explain what palliative care is and the difference between hospice and palliative care
2. Understand what effective communication is when dealing with pts with serious illness
3. Utilize the 5 Wishes Form, explain what is included in an advance care plan