Participants in this session will watch portions of the Emmy-nominated FRONTLINE documentary based on Dr. Atul Gawande’s best-selling book, “Being Mortal.” This film explores the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness and their relationships with the doctors, nurses and family members who care for them. After the screening, you will participate in a guided conversation on how to take concrete steps to identify and communicate wishes about end-of-life goals and preferences.
Intended Audience This activity is most appropriate for physicians, nurses, social workers, case managers, chaplains and others who routinely care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses.
Continuing Education This one-hour program is approved for one (1) continuing education hour for nurses and social workers.
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Hospice of the Red River Valley is a pre-approved provider of the NDBSWE for social work CEUs. This program meets the continuing education requirements for social workers.
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Continuing Nursing Education Group, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Arizona, Idaho and Utah Nurses Associations are members of the Continuing Nursing Education Group.
