[email protected]: End-of-Life Care Series - How Prognostication of Death Can Improve Quality of Life

Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 10:00 AM - Thursday, March 7, 2024, 11:00 PM

What is prognostication in medicine, and how can it improve outcomes of patients with terminal illness? In this episode, Dr. Clancy and his guests, Dr. Tim Thomsen and Dr. Laurie Lyckholm, confront the myths and misconceptions around prognostication, and provide guidance for practitioners to prognosticate objectively, accurately, and in a timely manner. (Recorded 1/4/21)

How to complete this course for credit:

1. Listen to the full podcast episode https://uiowace.libsyn.com/13-end-of-life-care-series-how-prognostication-of-death-can-improve-quality-of-life
2. Return here and register for the activity.
3. Go to 'Course Content and Tests' and complete the 'Attestation of Completion.' Click "Show Results" after you've answered the question.
4. Follow prompts to complete an evaluation. THIS STEP MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOU CAN ACCESS YOUR CERTIFICATE.
5. Download your CE certificate.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.75 hours), End-of-Life Care (0.75 hours)

1. Define prognostication with respect to the care of patients.
2. Discuss the ways that prognostication can contribute to compassionate care of patients and their families.
3. Discuss some of the myths and misconceptions around prognostication that can hinder timely and accurate prognostication.
4. Discuss when and from whom to seek prognostication assistance.

There is no charge to listen to the podcast, but registration is required to obtain a credit certificate, and there is an $11.25 fee (no charge for UI Faculty, Staff and Adjuncts).

The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Designation
The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
Effective March 18, 2020, Iowa nurses may use participation in ACCME-accredited education toward their CE requirement for licensure. A certificate of participation will be available after successful completion of the course. (Nurses from other states should confirm with their licensing boards that this activity meets their state's licensing requirements.)

Other Health Care Providers
A certificate of completion will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.)

Financial Disclosures
Dr. Gerard Clancy, the guests and the members of the planning committee for [email protected] have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.