Making the Most out of Transitions for Complex Seriously Ill Patients: Benefits of a Family Meeting

Moderator: Diane E. Meier, MD
Learning Objectives: (1) describe the process of preparation, facilitation and documentation for family meetings for complex goal setting and care transitions; (2) discuss steps for planning and conduct of a successful family meeting about the goals of care; (3) identify practical strategies for addressing communication challenges; and (4) apply strategies and techniques through case examples that emphasize care transitions in inpatient and outpatient settings for seriously ill geriatric patients.

Running a Successful Family Meeting for Complex Patients
Lyn Ceronsky, DNP, GNP, CHPCA

Making the Most of Successful Transitions -Case Examples from Family Meetings
Diane E. Meier, MD