Speaker(s): 

Alejandra Perez-Chapman, DO, Resident, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

Michaelyn Notz, DO, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• identify barriers physicians face in discussing end-of-life conversations and implement strategies to overcome them
• review ethical and legal considerations in end-of-life care, including advanced care directives and palliative sedation
• discuss Pennsylvania law regarding decision-making for incapacitated patients
• recognize the importance of physician self-care in end-of-life scenarios and develop strategies to manage emotions, prevent burnout, and maintain resilience when caring for dying patients

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Michaelyn Notz, DO; Jeff Summers, DO and Kamran Namjouyan, DO have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None