Communications Micro-Learning Flight: Keeping the Connection: Addressing Challenges in Communicating Behind the Masks

Join Rachelle Bernacki, MD MS FAAHPM AGSF, Miguel Paniagua, MD and Stephanie Kiser, MD MPH in this Communications Micro-Learning Flight consisting of three 15-minute micro-learning sessions envisioned to address the pandemic challenges in delivering one of our most vital medical interventions: communication. This activity is designed to share novel skills we have put into practice for communicating "behind the masks", as well as reinforce existing communication principles which are now increasingly vital to providers throughout the healthcare system.
Advanced Pain Management Course Recording (2022)

Practices for prescribing and titrating opioid infusions vary widely, including within the field of hospice and palliative care.
Truth Be Told or Still not Sold? The Case for Benzodiazepines in the Palliative Management of Delirium

The current palliative management of delirium involves (1) identification of reversible causes of delirium, (2) non-pharmacologic measures, and (3) pharmacologic interventions for palliation. Clinicians reserve pharmacologic interventions for cases of hyperactive delirium or refractory delirium.
On-Demand Intensive Review Course

Study from your desktop or laptop to prepare for the hospice and palliative medicine (HPM) subspecialty certification exam (ABMS/AOA) or to increase your knowledge in HPM and best clinical practices. Achieve these goals with the high quality content from the 2024 Intensive Review Course.
Our Stories: Transgender and Non-binary Professionals On the Essence of Person-centered Care

In this moderated panel discussion, transgender and non-binary professionals will share their own life experiences and recommend affirming practices for communicating with and caring for people in this diverse community.
Doctor, Our New Hospice Admission is in Pain! Should I Continue that 32 mg of Buprenorphine or Not?

Substance use disorders (SUD), and especially opioid abuse disorder (OUD) with resulting overdose-related deaths, constitute one of the most significant health crises of modern times.