This essential course provides a
comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of palliative care,
which is specialized medical care focused on improving the quality of life for
patients and their families facing the challenges of serious illness.
Participants will learn holistic approaches to manage complex symptoms,
navigate difficult communication about goals of care, and provide psychosocial
and spiritual support aligned with patient values. The course emphasizes an
interdisciplinary team model to address physical, emotional, and existential
distress, ensuring compassionate support throughout the continuum of a serious
illness, regardless of the prognosis.