March 12, 2003
Wednesday, March 12, 2003 @ 1 P.M. EST
The Case for Hospital-Based Palliative Care
Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP
Director, Center to Advance Palliative Care
Director, The Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute
Professor, Geriatrics and Internal Medicine
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Hear one of the most compelling speakers in the field present the case for hospital-based palliative care – why leading hospitals are starting palliative care programs to provide high quality, effective management of advanced illness.
From urban teaching centers in large cities to community hospitals in rural areas, palliative programs are flourishing. AHA Health Statistics 2003 reports an increase in palliative care programs of over 20% from the previous year. And U.S. News and World Report now includes palliative care as a requisite for America’s Best Hospitals. Find out why!