Serious Illness: Late Stage Chronic Kidney Disease
This learning series is comprised of two independent vignettes that explore person-centered approaches to decision making for patients with late-stage kidney disease emphasizing the importance of preparedness planning, understanding patient values, and considering hospice care options. Additionally, the learner will explore person-centered approaches for pain management for patients with late-stage kidney disease. These vignettes are […]
This learning series is comprised of three independent vignettes that were created to address the understanding and confidence of having a serious illness conversation. In the vignettes the learner will explore the purpose of a serious illness conversation, the difference from an advance directive, and the three key components of the Serious Illness Guide. These […]
During this six part learning series, the participant will explore considerations when diagnosing, monitoring and treating individuals with a history of various substance abuse. Each recorded vignette is a different topic and is available for on demand viewing and enduring continuing education credits. If you have questions about or need assistance with this training, please […]
During this 4-part learning learning series, the participant will explore the key behavioral health considerations when managing patients with chronic pain. Utilizing case studies, these short learning vignettes will explore strategies for addressing unhelpful beliefs and behaviors in patients with chronic pain, discuss key communication strategies, utilizing Behavioral Activation and Mindfulness in the treatment of […]
During this learning activity, the participant will explore nociplastic pain and chronic overlapping pain conditions, focusing on pain perception, central neural inflammation, and the role of the central nervous system (CNS). It will also review diagnostic criteria, various management strategies, and combining pharmacological and self-management techniques to improve patient outcomes. Total time: 45 minutes Objectives: […]
During this two part learning series, the participant will review the underlying mechanisms of chronic pain including nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic pain, utilize a body map to determine the patient’s mechanism(s) to develop a treatment plan for pain management. Each recorded vignette is a different topic and is available for on demand viewing and enduring […]
During this learning activity, the participant will explore case studies to review treatment options and medical management considerations for chronic pain legacy patients (a patient whose care is taken over by a physician after treatment was initiated by another physician). This activity will include risk management for legacy prescriptions, (prescribing that continued beyond the usual […]
This learning series is comprised of three recorded vignettes that will explore pain management considerations for individuals with or with a history of substance use disorders. Each recorded vignette is a different topic and is available for on demand viewing and enduring continuing education credits. Click here to participate in this training! Session#1: Understanding Opioid […]
This online learning activity will review the differences between an advanced directive and a living will, the types of durable power of attorney documents, considerations when selecting a patient advocate and examples of advanced care planning conversations. This activity is provided as a resource and it is an addendum to the Serious Illness training. It […]
This online learning activity will review pain management considerations when managing the patient population with end-stage chronic conditions. This activity is an addendum to the Serious Illness training and it is highly recommended to complete that training prior to participating in this activity. Successful Course completion includes: Participate in the entire course. Complete the course […]