Virtual Didactic - Hospice & Palliative Medicine: Truths & Myths presented by Naomi Kaplan, MD-Hospice & Palliative Medicine: Truths & Myths Led by Naomi Kaplan, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine: Truths & Myths Led by Naomi Kaplan, MD

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Naomi Kaplan discusses the topics of hospice, palliative medicine, and communication techniques for difficult discussions with patients and their families. She begins by emphasizing the importance of preparing for these discussions and getting to know the patient and their family. Dr. Kaplan provides specific questions to ask during these conversations, such as asking about the patient's concerns and understanding what updates they have received. She also emphasizes the importance of using direct and honest language, reflecting on the patient's emotions, and giving them time to process the information. Dr. Kaplan also discusses hospice care and the different levels of care available, such as routine care, general inpatient care, respite care, and continuous care. She highlights the importance of hospice as a philosophy and a Medicare benefit, and provides resources for further education on the subject. Overall, Dr. Kaplan provides practical advice and tools for healthcare professionals on how to effectively communicate with patients and their families in difficult situations, and the importance of palliative and hospice care. No credits were granted in the transcript.

Keywords

hospice

palliative medicine

communication techniques

difficult discussions

patients

families

preparing for discussions

direct and honest language

patient emotions