Serious Illness Conversations

Grand Rounds - November 8, 2024
"Serious Illness Conversations"

Speakers:

• Katie H. Stowers, DO,FAAHPM. Director of Serious Illness Education; Palliative Care Physician OHSU Center for Ethics in Healthcare.
• Briana Ketterer MD, MS. Assistant Professor of Medicine, Palliative Care Physician; Education Director of Inpatient Palliative Care; Serious Illness Communication Coach OHSU Center for Ethics in Healthcare.
• Jared Chiarchiaro, MD, MS. Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician, OHSU Communication Coach, OHSU Center for Ethics in Healthcare.

Objectives

1. Appreciate how a person-centered framework for goals of care conversations can improve quality and efficiency.
2. Recognize the importance of sharing clear medical information to aid in patient understanding.
3. Feel prepared to recognize and respond to patient emotions.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals.

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Oher CME or Clerkship questions: also contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].