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End of Life Curricular Changes at Rush - Exciting Times Ahead!

End of Life Curricular Changes at Rush - Exciting Times Ahead!. Michelle Tortorello Rush University Medical College July 28, 2006. Objectives. Convince students of the necessity of learning about end of life care issues Utilize new ethics course and director

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End of Life Curricular Changes at Rush - Exciting Times Ahead!

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  1. End of Life Curricular Changes at Rush - Exciting Times Ahead! Michelle Tortorello Rush University Medical College July 28, 2006

  2. Objectives • Convince students of the necessity of learning about end of life care issues • Utilize new ethics course and director • Address gaps in education first and second year • Pharmacology • Interview and Communication • Generate excitement for new elective • Assist with new elective

  3. What is currently available? Curriculum Based • M1 Ethics Course - lecture/discussion and final exam based on Advanced Directives • M1 Behavioral Science Course - 1 hour lecture on death and dying • “Breaking Bad News” Workshop 3rd year Lunch Lectures • Dr. Marschke - Pain Management • “Breaking Bad News”

  4. I. Ethics Course • Dr. Flanagan-Klygis, new course director; revamped course • Continue emphasis on Advanced Directives • New Case Studies • Nutrition/Hydration • Quality of Life Issues

  5. II. Symposium • Step 1: Lunch Lecture - Introduction to Hospice • Students basically come for the free lunch • Must convince them and excite them that this topic is relevant • Need for dynamic speaker • To discuss: • Hospice Philosophy; Team-based work • Need for student training in communication

  6. Once we have caught interest… • Step 2: An Evening with Hospice • View “To Live Until I Die” and dinner • Four 20-30 minute small group discussions led by experienced instructors • Pain Management • Psychosocial Issues • Complementary and Alternative Medicine • Breaking Bad News

  7. III. Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Elective • NIH grant; University-wide fourth year elective in palliative care • Details currently being worked out • Online course with six modules, simulation lab, discussions, and clinical experiences • CCE ultimately decides how course will be implemented

  8. Further Avenues for Exploration • Additional Funding - Geriatrics Interest Group/AMSA/Other • Roger Bone “endowed chair” ? • Heartland Hospice • Team Bear

  9. Thank You! • Horizon Hospice • AMSA • Erin Flanagan-Klygis, Margaret Faut-Callahan, Susan Blackwell • Power Point Paperclip

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