Kevin P. Hubbard, D.O., H.M.D.C., M.A.C.O.I.
Session Objectives:
1. Define the terms "palliative care", "hospice" and the "Medicare Hospice Benefit"
2. Recognize patients who are eligible for hospice/palliative care services
3. Apply predictive models to determine prognosis in patients with a life-limiting illness
4. Identify and address barriers to hospice and palliative care services.
9am Presentation Title: Virtual Reality: Life & Death Through a Hospice Patient’s Eyes
Daryl J. Cady, CEO, Hospice of Southern Maine
Session Objectives: 1. Introduce the Virtual Reality education model and how it is being used in The Clay Lab: End of Life Conversations. 2. Experience The Clay Lab via a simulation video. 3. Share the feedback on The Clay Lab Virtual Reality experience seen thus far and ask attendees to reflect on their own experience with the simulation.
The Maine Osteopathic Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.The Maine Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 1.25 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
MOA Grievance Policy: All grievances should be initially directed in writing to the MOA Executive Director by email to info@mainedo.org who will share them with the MOA's Program Committee. Grievances will receive a response within 30 days of receipt. If you do not receive a satisfactory response, you may notify the Council on Continuing Medical Education, AOA, 142 East Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611.