| The way you approach patients and their caregivers during end of life care. We will review nuances of the POLST and how to understand when patients and medical decision makers request treatment not in line with previously documented wishes. We will review scenarios regarding hospice patients and how to respond to these circumstances, as well as touch upon addressing goals of care during an emergency, as time allows. Objectives: 1. Understand the differences and similarities between Hospice and Palliative Care 2. Interpreting and honoring POLST 3. Review special circumstances for hospice patients 4. How to navigate a goals of care conversation during an emergency |
