Clinical Care: End-of-Life Discussions

Clinical Care: End-of-Life Discussions is organized by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).

Activity opens: 07/31/2023
Activity expires: 07/31/2026

Description:
End-of-life decisions and discussions are always difficult, and the associated issues and strategies are often not well outlined nor taught optimally to trainees and ancillary healthcare providers. This online module discusses those issues and provides guidance on optimal strategies for navigating end-of-life care with patients and their families.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Provide guidance to clinicians about preparing for and dealing with end-of-life discussions in a cardiothoracic surgery patient. 
• Understand when end-of-life care issues should be raised. 
• Acknowledge when care teams and patient families should meet.?Discuss ways to approach patients with strong and unique religious beliefs.?