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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
1:30-2:30 PM Eastern

FEATURED SPEAKER

Judith E. Nelson, MD, JD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION:

Important opportunities exist to improve palliative care in the ICU. A variety of strategies have been suggested, and some have been rigorously evaluated. As an overall framework, an integrated model that includes palliative care as part of comprehensive critical care for all ICU patients and their families has been increasingly accepted.

This audio conference will review and discuss relevant evidence and practical approaches to optimal palliative care quality for ICU patients and families.

JOIN US AND LEARN:

• Identify opportunities for improving palliative care for critically ill patients and their families
• Discuss strategies for improving palliative care in the ICU
• Employ a practical tool for ongoing ICU/palliative care quality measurement

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Physicians; nurses; social workers; financial managers; administrators; and others involved in operating a palliative care program.

CALL DETAILS:

• $89 per phone line or $99 for one phone line plus the audio conference CD-ROM (contains mp3 audio file and PowerPoint presentation)
• Payment is online by credit card only
• PowerPoint presentations accompany each audio conference
• You will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with the presenter
• We encourage you to invite your colleagues to listen with you
• Following the audio conference, continue the discussion with your peers and post your questions and comments on our CAPCconnectSM Forum!

Questions? Contact Margaret Schutz at (212) 201-2671 or margaret.schutz@mssm.edu