The Human Connection of Palliative Care: Ten Steps for What to Say and Do

Description: A free video with Dr. Diane E. Meier from the Center to Advance Palliative Care with 10 practical suggestions about having serious illness conversations, including room set up and how to conduct the meeting.

AACN Domains: Communication; Compassionate Care

Format: Video

Audience: Associates Level; Baccalaureate Level; Graduate Level; Practicing Nurses; Nursing Faculty

Cost: Free

Tips and Suggestions: This video can be used as preparatory material for serious illness conversations. It is appropriate for all professionals that would be engaged in the conversations.

Citation: Center to Advance Palliative Care. (2013, February 19). The Human Connection of Palliative Care: Ten Steps for What To Say and Do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kQ3PUyhmPQ. Accessed December 2, 2022.

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