A Primer for Hospice Palliative Care | Conditions of the Older Adult
Recognize and manage medication-related issues in hospice and palliative care settings, with a focus on patient-centered care, shared decision making, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Description
Description:
This course is designed to provide pharmacy professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and manage medication-related issues in hospice and palliative care settings. The course will cover the philosophies and processes of hospice and palliative care, including the importance of patient-centered care and shared decision making. Pharmacists will learn to recognize end-of-life issues as they relate to medication appropriateness and the altered benefit-risk ratio of medications at the end of life. The course will cover strategies for facilitating shared decision making when evaluating changes in the drug regimen, taking into consideration the patient’s values, goals, and preferences. The course will also cover the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in hospice and palliative care, including the pharmacist’s role in medication management as part of the healthcare team. Participants will learn about the latest advances in hospice and palliative care medication management and how to apply this knowledge in clinical practice. Overall, this course will provide pharmacy professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to patients in hospice and palliative care settings.
This module is extracted from the Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) Preparation Course. The content in this module provides current treatment guidelines for all populations and are not necessarily specific to geriatric care.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Recognize philosophies and processes of hospice and palliative care
- Discuss end-of-life issues as they relate to medication appropriateness
- Recognize the altered benefit-risk ratio of medications at the end of life
- Facilitate shared decision making when evaluating changes in the drug regimen considering patient’s values, goals and preferences
Course outline:
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Learning Module
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Multiple Choice Exam
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Program Evaluation
Course at a glance:
- 45 minutes to complete
- 0.75 CEUs
- Course expiry date: December 31, 2025
- Online
- Accreditation: 8003-2023-3626-I-P
- Completion requirement: Complete the course’s online modules, complete the multiple-choice exam with a score of 70 per cent or higher, and complete the program evaluation.
Who should take this course:
This online professional development program is developed for pharmacists who would like to increase their confidence and practice knowledge in managing conditions of older adults.
Development Team:
- Kristen Watt, RPh (BSc Phm)
- Kristi De Buono, RPh (PharmD)
- Justin Lin, RPh (PharmD, BPS)
- Karen Riley, RPh (BScPhm, Pharm D, BCPS, BCGP, BCACP, CDE)
- Naomi Steenhof, RPh, BScPhm, ACPR, MSc, PhD, BCGP
Cancellation Policy:
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