HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
COURSE DATES:
MAXIMUM CREDITS: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™
FORMAT:
Release Date: 2/8/2022 Exp. Date: 1/31/2028
Enduring Material (Self Study)
TARGET AUDIENCE This course is designed for all physicians and other healthcare professionals. COURSE OBJECTIVE The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals information on how to care for their dying patients. Hospice levels of care, regulations, ethical issues, and special populations are discussed.
HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT: ● Read the course materials. ● Complete the self-assessment questions at the end. A score of 70% is required. ● Return your customer information/
answer sheet, evaluation, and payment to InforMed by mail, phone, fax or complete online at BOOK.CME.EDU .
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Completion of this course will better enable the course participant to:
1. Describe the purpose of both hospice and palliative care, how they address life-limiting illness for the patient and family, and how they contribute to the improvement of quality of life of patients with life-limiting illness. 2. Identify the different levels of hospice care, services provided, and Medicare (CMS) eligibility requirements. 3. Identify misconceptions and barriers to providing hospice and palliative care. 4. Discuss professional and educational resources clinicians can provide to support patients and families coping with life-limiting illness as well as to support the healthcare professionals who are providing care in these situations. ACCREDITATION STATEMENT InforMed is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. IMPLICIT BIAS IN HEALTHCARE Implicit bias significantly affects how healthcare professionals perceive and make treatment decisions, ultimately resulting in disparities in health outcomes. These biases, often unconscious and unintentional, can shape behavior and produce differences in medical care along various lines, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status. Healthcare disparities stemming from implicit bias can manifest in several ways. For example, a healthcare provider might unconsciously give less attention to a patient or make assumptions about their medical needs based on race, gender, or age. The unconscious assumptions can lead to delayed or inadequate care, misdiagnoses, or inappropriate treatments, all of which can adversely impact health outcomes. Addressing implicit bias in healthcare is crucial for achieving equity in medical treatment. Strategies to combat these biases involve education and awareness programs for healthcare professionals. These programs help individuals recognize and acknowledge their biases, fostering a more empathetic and unbiased approach to patient care. Additionally, implementing policies and procedures prioritizing equitable treatment for all patients can play a pivotal role in reducing healthcare disparities. Ultimately, confronting implicit bias in healthcare is essential to creating a more just and equitable healthcare system where everyone receives fair and equal treatment regardless of their background or characteristics. DESIGNATION STATEMENT InforMed designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Book Code: MI24CMEB
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