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Life, Death and Conversation: Advance Care Planning Amongst a Healthcare Crisis
Death and dying has always been a difficult topic for many professionals to discuss with their clients and patients. With the outbreak of Covid-19, the need for these difficult conversations are more important than ever. What are the client's wishes? How can a “good death” be ensured? How can healthcare professionals encourage families to have these important and timely conversations before a crisis arises? Join us for this thought provoking and interactive seminar in guiding these discussions productively and compassionately.
This course is suitable for beginner & intermediate levels. This course is appropriate for beginners as it will discuss reasons behind the resistance in having these discussions and the barriers faced. It is also appropriate for intermediate levels professionals as it covers methods to help families initiate the conversations and discuss best practices.
Stephanie Goldstein
Stephanie Goldstein, BSW, LBSW, has been in healthcare for more than 15 years. Her experience includes both working directly with patients and as a manager in mental health and long term care. She is passionate about educating patients and families on options while promoting self-determination for those with complex physical, cognitive or mental health diagnoses. A frequent guest lecturer for Johns Hopkins University’s Certificate on Aging program, she also loves teaching professionals about best practices in working with older generations.
