Start Date

10-11-2014 9:45 AM

End Date

10-11-2014 11:15 AM

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The Use of Standardized Patient Simulation for Interprofessional Teaching of Palliative Care Communication Skills

• Children who receive palliative care services are affected by illnesses that are different in nature and number from those that typically affect adult recipients.

• Interdisciplinary/Interprofessional teams are the norm:

• Special knowledge of pediatric developmental, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions round out the comprehensive palliative care of pediatric patients.

• Even symptom management requires unique assessment tools.

• http://www2.aap.org/sections/palliative/

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The Use of Standardized Patient Simulation for Interprofessional Teaching of Palliative Care Communication Skills

The Use of Standardized Patient Simulation for Interprofessional Teaching of Palliative Care Communication Skills

• Children who receive palliative care services are affected by illnesses that are different in nature and number from those that typically affect adult recipients.

• Interdisciplinary/Interprofessional teams are the norm:

• Special knowledge of pediatric developmental, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions round out the comprehensive palliative care of pediatric patients.

• Even symptom management requires unique assessment tools.

• http://www2.aap.org/sections/palliative/