Opioids in Hospice

In this episode, Dr. Schlicher talks with Tom Schaaf, MD, chief medical officer of Providence Home and Community Care and past president of the WSMA.

Learning Objectives

• Define "hospice" and how health care professionals can meet the patient where they are.
• Differentiate the old versus new comfort kits and how they should be utilized.
• Understand the different members of the health care team involved in caring for hospice patients.
• Have a strategy to educate patients' families on proper disposal of medication.

Release date: Aug. 4, 2023

Expiration date: Aug. 3, 2026

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