2024 March Coffee Chat-March 2024 Coffee Chat

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Video Summary

In this Coffee Chat session, participants discussed various updates and topics related to hospice and palliative care. The session started with some updates from the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB) regarding upcoming events and webinars. The discussion then shifted to the topic of medical aid in dying and its relationship to hospice care. Participants shared their views and concerns about the interaction between hospice and medical aid in dying, including the need for proper screening for depression and the importance of clear communication with patients and families regarding the goals of care. The conversation also touched on the perception of palliative care as distinct from hospice care, and the need for better integration and understanding of their shared philosophy of care. Participants mentioned the importance of advocating for more hospice offerings within the field of palliative care and the need to educate the community and fellow clinicians about the benefits of hospice care. The session concluded with a discussion on the importance of interdisciplinary care and the role of hospice in providing holistic care to patients and families. Overall, the session highlighted the ongoing efforts and challenges in the field of hospice and palliative care.

Keywords

Coffee Chat session

hospice care

palliative care

HMDCB

medical aid in dying

depression screening

clear communication

palliative care integration

interdisciplinary care