Palliative Care
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Rotation Length: 1 month
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Location: Swedish Medical Center – First Hill
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Contact: Greg Malone, MA, Mdiv, BCC
gregory.malone@swedish.org
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Evaluation: written competency-based evaluation.
Practical Details:
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Rotation Goals and Objectives:
Patient Care
- Participate in consultations and care conferences with the Swedish Palliative
Care team.
Medical Knowledge
- Acquire knowledge and tools for end of life prognostication.
- Develop skills in symptom management for palliation.
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
- Learn how an inpatient palliative care team can contribute to the care
of a hospitalized patient.
- Recognize patients appropriate for referral to Palliative Care.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Communicate sensitively and professionally with patients, families, and
the interdisciplinary care team.
Systems-Based practice
- Recognize the essential role of spiritual care, behavioral health, and
social work in the care of the dying patient.
