Symptom Management in Hospice: Case Review

Course Code: PSCC-SMC-ENCLARA-V2

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 1/31/2022

Learning Objectives:
Discuss prevalence of symptoms common in patients at the end of life
Describe etiology for end of life symptoms
Recommend appropriate non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management of common end of life (EOL) symptoms

Instructor: Terri Maxwell, PhD, APRN

Terri Maxwell, PhD, APRN, is Chief Clinical Officer of Turn-Key Health, a division of Enclara Pharmacia. A frequent presenter at state and national meetings, Terri is a well-published author on a range of palliative care topics.  She obtained her BSN from the University of Rhode Island and a Masters Degree and PhD in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. Disclosure: Terri Maxwell, PhD, APRN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Hospice.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.