Penn Future of Hospice and Palliative Care Conference 2010
The Penn Future of Hospice and Palliative Care Conference 2010 will provide participants with an in-depth look at the delivery of end-of-life care in medical settings. David J. Casarett, MD, MA, Associate Professor of Medicine, Penn Medicine, NHPCO's Consultant Medical Director and author of Last Acts: Discovering Possibility and Opportunity at the End of Life is the keynote speaker focusing on hospice and palliative discussions between patients and medical professionals.
Penn Future of Hospice and Palliative Care Conference 2010
| Date: | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 |
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| Time: | 7:30 - 9 am: Registration and Continental Breakfast w/ Exhibitors 9 am - 2:30 pm: Conference Sessions |
| Where: | Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue 4200 City Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 |
| Cost: | No fee to attend. Donations will be accepted for the Penn Palliative Care Exchange Program benefitting the development of end-of-life care education in Botswana, Africa. |
| Brochure: | Download the conference brochure (PDF) » |
| Register: | Register online » |
| Questions: | Contact Kerry Nihill at 610-617-2443 or kerry.nihill@uphs.upenn.edu |
Keynote Speaker
David J. Casarett, MD, MA
Associate Professor of Medicine, Penn Medicine
NHPCO's Consultant Medical Director and author of Last Acts: Discovering Possibility
and Opportunity at the End of Life
Speakers and session times
Both morning and afternoon speakers:
- Karen Hirschman – "Palliative Care and Dementia"
- Art Gilbert and Alicia Marini-Bloom – "Self Care for the Hospice Provider"
- Roxane Crowley – "Legal Issues at the End of Life: The Basics Everyone Should Know"
- Dr. Joseph Straton – "Interdisciplinary Teams: How to Foster Effective Team Dynamics"
Morning speakers only:
- Jen Shin – "Palliative Chemotherapy"
- Elise Gaul – "Best Practices for Helping Children Cope with the Terminal Illness of a Family Member"
- Amy Corcoran and Linda Sloane (Stapeley) – "Effective Communication Strategies in Long term Care: LTC team, hospice team and families"
Afternoon speakers only:
- Jennifer Kennedy – "Regulatory Update from Washington"
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Need an appointment? Request one online 24 hours/day, 7 days/week or call 800-789-PENN (7366) to speak to a referral counselor. |
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