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Multidisciplinary Course

Neuropalliative Care: Palliative care needs in Neurology & practical pearls for clinical care

Monday, June 9, 2025
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM ET
CE: 2.5

Audience:

Adult Neurologist, Child Neurologist, Neurosurgeon, Neuroradiologist, Neurophysiologist, Resident, Fellow, Nurses with interest in topic

Learning Level:

Basic (Resident, New Information), Intermediate (Practicing Physician), Advanced (Special Interest, Higher Level Discussion)

Learning Format:

Audience response system, Case studies, Forum/panels, Lecture/plenary method, Question and answer sessions

CanMEDs Roles:

Medical Expert, Scholar, Communicator, Collaborator, Leader, Health Advocate, Professional

This course will provide neurologists and trainees with practical knowledge and skills to address the palliative care needs of patients with neurological disorders. Participants will learn key strategies for managing end-of-life care, focusing on the unique challenges faced by adult and pediatric neurologists. The course will offer practical insights into integrating palliative care in neurology, including how to identify trigger points, introduce palliative care conversations, and navigate goals of care. Symptom management and discussions on medical assistance in dying will also be explored, equipping participants with the tools needed for compassionate, patient-centered care.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe palliative care issues relevant to neurologists, from time of diagnosis to end-of-life care, with a focus on the management of dying patients.
  • Provide practical insights on how to introduce palliative care, identify trigger points, and conduct effective conversations around advance care planning and goals of care, especially for trainees.
  • Explore palliative care symptom management for adult and pediatric neurologists.
  • Address medical assistance in dying for patients with neurological disorders.

Presentations:

  • 8:00 AM – 8:10 AM ET
    Welcome and introductions

    Speaker: WooJin Kim

  • 8:10 AM – 8:40 AM ET
    Introduction to neuropalliative care – describing palliative care issues relevant to neurologists, from time of diagnosis to end-of-life care and management of dying patients

    Speaker: Veronica Bruno

  • 8:40 AM – 9:10 AM ET
    Palliative care practice for neurologists - Practical insights on how to introduce palliative care, identify trigger points, and conduct effective conversations around advance care planning and goals of care

    Speaker: Teneille E. Gofton

  • 9:10 AM – 9:30 AM ET
    Palliative care symptom management for adult neurologists and trainees

    Speaker: Usha Ramanathan

  • 9:30 AM – 9:50 AM ET
    Palliative care symptom management for pediatric neurologists and trainees
  • 9:50 AM – 10:20 AM ET
    Medical assistance in dying for patients with neurological disorders

    Speaker: Christen Shoesmith

  • 10:20 AM – 10:30 AM ET
    Discussion and Evaluation

    Speaker: Teneille E. Gofton

    Speaker: Christen Shoesmith

    Speaker: Veronica Bruno

    Speaker: WooJin Kim

    Speaker: Usha Ramanathan

    Speaker: Lisa Anne Rasmussen