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M&Ms: The Myths And Misconceptions About Dying
June 3 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care and special guest speaker, Dr. Martha Twaddle, to explore the myths and misconceptions about dying and how it will impact fostering open conversations, understanding the process of dying, and supporting individuals and families facing end-of-life care.
1.0 CEU AVAILABLE
CEUs available for RNs, LPNs, Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Nursing Home Administrators and Embalmers/Funeral Directors.
5:30pm Doors open with light refreshments
6:00pm Presentation
Objectives:
- Myths about hospice
- Differentiating signs and symptoms of discomfort
- Benefits and burdens of treatments
- Expectations surrounding death
- Myths about opioids
- Opioid treatment vs. addiction
Tools for healthcare workers to address incorrect claims Hospice
Dr. Martha Twaddle
Dr. Martha Twaddle combines nearly 40years of experience in the care of seriously ill people and their families in a variety of areas of service. She currently serves as the Waud Family Medical Director for Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care at Northwestern Medicine. Her academic work includes developing curriculum, guide lines and models of care for healthcare professionals to provide care for the seriously ill in all settings.
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