Palliative Care in End Stage Dementia
September 30, 2015 to November 30, 2015
Learning Objectives
- Describe the clinical course of dementia
- Discuss how to gauge a patient’s capacity and ability to express care preferences/beliefs
- Identify ethical issues surrounding the placement of feeding tubes and other end-of-life treatments
- Explain the criteria for dementia patients to qualify for hospice care
- Utilize formal and informal resources and networking to enhance quality of care
Paul N. Bryman, DO, FACOI, AGSF, CMD
Available Credit
- 1.00 Attendance
- 1.00 ANCC