This program will expire and must be completed by 09/02/27.
*** Please note this program was a part of the VOC 2024. You will not want to choose this program if you completed this individual program as part of the VOC 2024. ***
This presentation will review when and how to start a palliative care referral. The presenter will also discuss patient resources that are available and tips on having difficult conversations with patients.
Based on this discussion:
• Learners will understand the curative-palliative continuum.
• Learners will be able to thoughtfully explain palliative care and the importance of palliative care services.
• Learners will understand the most appropriate timing in initiating a palliative care consultation.
• Learners will receive communication pearls that will help them navigate difficult conversations with patients and families.
• Learners will better understand the resources for patients along the palliative care continuum across all care settings.
Accreditation Statement:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.
AOA (Osteopathic) Credit Designation:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA (Allopathic) Credit Designation:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsä. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Education Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.
Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee. All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, then they can then submit a complaint in writing to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.