P-Introduction to Palliative Care - Consultation

4 credits

Introduction to palliative care in the consultation setting. Students are integrated into palliative care teams and participate in interdisciplinary rounds, patient meetings, and symptom assessment. Special focus on communication and assisting patients with serious illness and their families to make decisions regarding care. Prerequisite: Successful completion of required Medicine and/or Family Medicine Clerkships Offered: AWSpS.