Third Annual NorthShore and University of Chicago Hospice and Palliative Care Symposium

Glencoe, IL US
October 2, 2015

The overall goal of this program is to educate the attendee on how one can improve the quality of modern cardiac care through the use of the multi-disciplines found in supportive care programs like palliative care and hospice, especially in light of new technological advances that challenge the integrity of personal end-of-life values.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed for Cardiologists, Palliative Medicine, Primary Care Providers, Intensivists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Social Workers, Chaplains, Bereavement counselors, Hospital Administrators and others interested in hospice and palliative care.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the activity, participants will be able to:

  • Evaluate the collaborative model of Palliative Medicine and Cardiology in heart failure management;
  • Describe the advancements of device therapies for heart failure and how they impact end of life treatment decisions;
  • Evaluate the psychosocial and spiritual impact device therapies have on heart failure patients and their families;
  • Design a supportive care plan for severely ill heart patients that incorporate Advance Care Plans.
Additional information
ACGME/ABMS Core Competencies: 
Patient Care and Procedural Skills
Medical Knowledge
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
For more information, please contact:
CME Coordinator Contact Name: 
NorthShore University HealthSystem
CME Coordinator Contact Phone: 
847-982-4364
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Summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 3.75 Participation
Event starts: 
10/02/2015 - 8:00am
Event ends: 
10/02/2015 - 1:30pm
Activity opens: 
10/02/2015
Activity expires: 
04/02/2016
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Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
United States

Stacie Levine, MD  Director of University of Chicago Palliative Medicine Program

Michael Marschke, MD  Director of NorthShore University Palliative Care Program

 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and NorthShore University HealthSystem. The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nurses and other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation.  For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, please consult your professional licensing board. 

For complete activity information, visit the conference website or download the brochure below.

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