Special Interest GroupsSAFETY NETPurposeThe purpose of the Safety Net SIG is to advocate and share strategies for equitable access to quality palliative care and end-of-life care; promote education and outreach to vulnerable populations; raise awareness and define best practices in serving vulnerable patients for the larger hospice and palliative care communities; and coordinate research initiatives relevant to reducing disparities and barriers in end-of-life care for racially and culturally diverse, medically underserved patient populations. LeadershipChair—Susan Cohen, MDPast Chair—Catherine Deamant, MD Chair Elect—Anne Kinderman, MD Staff Liaison—Emily Muse For inquiries, questions, or comments about the special interest group, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it the staff liaison. Communication ToolMembership in the Safety Net SIG allows you the benefit of participating in an AAHPM sponsored Listserv. This forum offers community members an exchange for sharing best practices, asking questions, offering helpful information and networking. To post a message to all members of the Safety Net SIG, send an email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please keep in mind that you can only send messages to the listserv from the email address you provided in your AAHPM member profile. If you are having difficulties using this listserv, please email the AAHPM Listserv Administrator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Annual MeetingSave the Date: 2013 AAHPM & HPNA Annual Assembly 2012 AAHPM & HPNA Annual Assembly The Safety Net SIG held an in-person meeting on Friday, March 9, 2012, from 4:45–5:45 pm. Members of the Safety Net SIG might be interested in the agenda and minutes from this meeting. Join this SIGTo join the Safety Net SIG, or any AAHPM Special Interest Group, login to your member profile on the website and update your member profile demographics. Step by step instructions. |
Physicians Caring for Patients with Serious Illness
