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Educational Activities
2024
- Striking a Balance, Understanding Pain Management and Opioids: August 8, Louisville, KY - this FREE 2.5-Hour pre-con course was created by national experts in pain management, addiction, and opioids, carefully examines the risks and benefits of opioid prescribing.
- Intensive Review Course: August 8-10, Louisville, KY - see how you can prepare for the HPM board exam or increase your practice.
2025
- Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care: this annual meeting brings together more than 3,400 attendees for a large interdisciplinary gathering of the #hapc field.
Live Webinars
Essentials in Pediatric Hospice: Trends and Opportunities
Thursday, April 18 | Noon CT
Faculty: Emma Jones, MD
Join AAHPM and HMDCB for an overview of the unique considerations in caring for dying children and supporting their families. Gain insight into developmental and communication challenges, complex symptom management, grief support for siblings/parents, and strategies for working with pediatric specialists. Attendees will leave better prepared to have conversations with families about pediatric hospice options and facilitate access for younger patients. You’ll also gain appreciation for your fellow hospice practitioners specializing in this critical area and how to best collaborate with them. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your understanding of pediatric end-of-life care.
Using a case-based approach, learners will be able to apply, evaluate and analyze:
- Concurrent care and how it changes hospice eligibility for pediatric patients.
- Psychosocial support aspects to care for patient, family, and the team.
- Medication differences between older hospice patients & children.
Pricing:
AAHPM and HMDCB* Members: $30
Nonmembers: $45
HMDCB members will be sent a separate email with a promo code to use at check out to receive member pricing.
Registration will close April 18 at 11am CT.
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