Classes
2008 class calendarPalliative Care: Ethics and Communication
Course description
This class presented by the Evidenced-Based Practice Palliative Care Group will present the ethical, legal and communication challenges of transitioning a patient from curative treatment to palliative care. Speaker Ben Rich, J.D., Ph.D. will cover the ethical and legal issues and John Mac Millan, M.D. will discuss the formation of a Palliative Care Team at UC Davis Health System and cover the communication issues in palliative care. A panel discussion with case scenarios and a presentation by Melvin Whitlock, in-house donation coordinator will complete the curriculum.
C.E. credit
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 26, for 4.8 contact hours.
Registration
Please select a class date above and complete the registration form. If using a credit card, submit the registration form and phone in your credit card number to (916) 734-9790. If paying by check, please print the registration form, attach your check made payable to UC Regents dated for the date of the class, and mail to:
Center for Nursing Education
4900 Broadway, Suite 1630
Sacramento, CA 95820
Registrations are confirmed only if deposit or fee is provided with registration form.
UC Davis employees
$25 registration deposit. Registration deposit is returned upon completion of class. Cancellation must be requested five days prior to class date to receive deposit refund.
Community registrants
$48 registration fee. Refund must be requested five days prior to class date and will be subject to a $25 service charge.
Persons with disabilities
Individuals needing special accommodations may call the Center for Nursing Education at (916) 734-9790.
Parking
Parking is available in the parking structure adjacent to the Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center located at 4860 Y Street, Sacramento, CA, 95817.
Coordinator
Brian Underwood
Analyst II
Analyst II