Communication Strategies for Shared and Informed Decision Making
Overview
Helping patients with serious illnesses understand where they are in the disease process, what treatment options are available, the benefits of palliative care, and how to make informed choices are some of the most challenging aspects of patient-centered communication. This course delivers an overview of communication strategies for engaging patients throughout the decision-making process, including identifying goals of care, activating shared decision making, and overcoming barriers of communication.
What You'll Learn
- Differentiate between capacity and competency
- Elicit and validate goals of care with patients and families
- Discuss treatment options with seriously ill patients that align with goals of care
- Overcome barriers to decision making
- Utilize the essential elements of decision making for palliative care team-based communication
What You'll Earn
2 continuing education (CE) credits provided through California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extended Learning, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1.0 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Doctors Company and Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care (CSU). The Doctors Company is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Who Should Enroll
Physicians, nurse practitioners, and PAs working in any care setting
Completion and Refunds
To complete this course and obtain a certificate, you must view the course in its entirety, correctly answer all case studies and quiz/test questions (as appropriate) and complete the evaluation. You will have 90 days to access this course from the date of purchase. No refunds are given for self-paced courses.
COURSE DETAILS:
Course Length: 2 hrs
Effort: Flexible
Format: Self-Paced, Online
Cost: $54
CE Credits: 2 CE hours