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Caring for Patients  at End of Life (Oct/Nov/Dec) | 2023

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Learning Objectives, Caring for Patients at End of Life, CGPR, October/November/December 2023

October 31, 2023

After reading these articles, you should be able to...

Safe Driving for Older Adults

October 31, 2023

Francisco Covino-Deaso, MSN, CNP, PMHNP-BC and Jennifer Holiman, MSN, CNP, PMHNP-BC

Understanding when patients are no longer safe to drive is no easy task. We’ll show you how to estimate driving abilities from your clinic, and what to do when you’re concerned.

End-of-Life Discussions With Patients With Advanced Dementia

October 31, 2023

Ruth Palan Lopez, PhD, GNP, FAAN

How can clinicians improve end of life care and minimize disparities by regions and race? Dr. Lopez identifies ways clinicians can build trust with minoritized populations. She also shares her 6 Ms approach to making patients with dementia more comfortable.

Capacity Evaluation

October 31, 2023

Rehan Aziz, MD

A patient’s decision-making capacity is not an all-or-nothing phenomenon. Here we review its four components and how to individualize your assessment based on a patient’s unique situation.

Spirituality in Practice

October 31, 2023

Warren Kinghorn, MD, ThD

From praying with patients to understanding spirituality assessments, Dr. Kinghorn shows us how to incorporate spirituality into clinical encounters.

Optimal Levels of Care for Older Adults

October 31, 2023

Stephanie Collier, MD

A brief guide to finding the right level of care based on a patient’s need for services.

Brexpiprazole

October 31, 2023

Stephanie Collier, MD and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP

Consider other treatments before reaching for brexpiprazole, even though it’s FDA-approved to treat agitation in dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.

CME Post-Test, Caring for Patients at End of Life, CGPR, October/November/December 2023

October 31, 2023

By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 2 CME credit.

Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice, Seventh Edition (2024)
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