Engaging patients in advance care planning conversations and the use of the Arizona Advance Directives Registry

Arizona Telemedicine Program and American Indian Health – Area Health Education Center

When

Noon – 1 p.m., Aug. 13, 2024

Where

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Event Description

The practice and delivery of health care is changing with an emphasis on improving quality, safety, efficiency and access to care. Telemedicine can help you achieve these goals! The Arizona Telemedicine Program and Southwest Telehealth Resource Center invite you to a free one-hour CME webinar on the implementation and practice of telemedicine.

Engaging patients in advance care planning conversations and the use of the Arizona Advance Directives Registry

Join Arizona Telemedicine Program, Southwest Telehealth Resource Center and the American Indian Health – Area Health Education Center for a session focusing on how health care professionals can engage patients in conversations on advance care planning, and how the Arizona Advance Directives Registry can make sure their wishes are recorded and available to all their providers.

This webinar is made possible through funding provided by Health Resources and Services Administration, Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (U1U42527).

Presenter Details

Carla Sutter, MSW
Senior Healthcare Directives Operations
Manager, Contexture

Outcome Objectives

  • List two benefits and challenges related to advance care planning.
  • Understand historical and present trends surrounding advance care planning programs.
  • Identify three communication skills to use with patients regarding advance directives.

Accreditation Statement
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Relevant Financial Relationships Statement(s):
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.