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Grand Rounds Lecture Series
The Importance of Being Human – Reflections of an Aspiring Medical Humanist
Tuesday, September 17 | 4pm CT
Faculty: Joe Rotella, MD MBA HMDC FAAHPM
Through anecdotes, sketches, and introspective thoughts from his three decades in hospice and palliative care, Dr. Rotella will delve into the similarities between the evolution of hospice and palliative care as a discipline and his own journey as a doctor and advocate for medical humanism. Attendees will be encouraged to reflect on this work's impact on their lives and discuss strategies for self-care and mutual support to maintain our collective mission for the future. Following his prepared speech, Dr. Rotella will open the floor for discussion and sharing with the audience.
Learning Objectives:
- what drives their personal commitment to this challenging work we do to help people with serious illness and those who care for them
- sources of joy in their day-to-day work
- future commitment to at least one new practice to show up more fully human in their work
Pricing
AAHPM Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $49
Registration will close Tuesday, September 17 at 3pm CT.
Please note: This webinar is a live event only.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) are available for this webinar. Successful completion of this webinar includes attesting to meaningful activity participation and completion/submission of activity evaluation within the time frame designated.
Live Webinars
Buprenorphine Applications to Hospice Practice: What's the Scoop on Bup?
Thursday, September 19 | 11am CT
Faculty: Brian Mikolasko, MD
The use of buprenorphine in hospice care has become more prevalent in recent years and it is important for the hospice physician/medical director to understand when and how to use it. During this session, learners can expect to gain a better understanding of why buprenorphine is being used and not being used in the hospice setting. Learners will also discover the top reasons for use, different prescribing strategies, common misconceptions surrounding buprenorphine use, and how best to use it when caring for patients on end-of-life care.
Pricing
AAHPM Members: $30*
Nonmembers: $45
*HMDCB members will receive the member rate when using a discount code at check out. Code will be sent to members via email from HMDCB.
Registration will close September 19 at 10am CT.
Please note: This webinar is a live event only.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) are available for this webinar. Successful completion of this webinar includes attesting to meaningful activity participation and completion/submission of activity evaluation within the time frame designated.
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