End-of-Life Care for the SLP Part 2: Roles, responsibilities, and ethics

by Marsha on May 17, 2019

I have always been interested in hospice care. However, every hospital I have ever worked at in 5 states, has discharged all therapies once hospice care was ordered. It's a refreshing perspective, and given current state ofhospitals, i.e. many patients in their 90's w/ dementia, it is a good topic of discussion.

by Vicki Otting on May 17, 2019

Great topic

by Jessica on May 17, 2019

The course covered a difficult topic in a manner consistent with the learning objectives outlines at the beginning. For SLPs very new to expanding their practice beyond swallowing, this is a solid primer on both ethics and how the SLP fits in within a broader palliative care or hospice team. I have worked for many years with individuals who have ALS, so I approach some of these issues with a different perspective than someone new to this area of practice or who may be more familiar from populations who have dementia or aphasia prior to active dying processes. I wonder if having the focus first be on the role of SLP (what the SLP does do), and then a review of who else is on the team may be a more effective use of time for these one-hour courses so that there is more opportunity to discuss specific recommendations and case study examples of how a range of multimodal systems may be applied, for example, to discuss and convey EOL decision-making. As a general pet-peeve consistent with many of these courses: I find the instructors speak at a rate which is not conducive to processing, and therefore is not modeling how information of this nature should be conveyed. I respect the this is a function of needing to meet a one-hour constraint + relay a lot of information, but I consider it an unfortunate practice for how SLPs behave with one another and therefore with individuals with communication disorders (and their families).

by Member on May 17, 2019

Informed and experienced perspective on the varied components and perspectives SLPs must keep in mind when dealing with end of life care.

by Member on May 16, 2019

Presentation was very well thought out.

by Member on May 16, 2019

The presenter provided invaluable information on a very difficult topic.

by Member on May 16, 2019

Presented very well on a hard topic to talk about.

by Member on May 16, 2019

Good information. Presenter's informative and social style

by Nora on May 16, 2019

Presenters enthusiasm for the topic

by Member on May 16, 2019

The course was good but some of the test questions were not mentioned

by Christine on May 16, 2019

I am finding that I am having to participate in the care of patients who are quite ill and are in the end stage of life. I don't think speech pathologists are trained in this are and I know that I need more education about this topic. I feel more informed about the team members involved and the factors that need to be considered in this process. This is a great series.

by Christy on May 16, 2019

Such an important topic. The presenter covered it well.

by Member on May 16, 2019

A sad topic, I'm glad I work for the schools and am not faced with these issues at work :)

by Frances on May 16, 2019

Dr. Stead approaches this difficult subject with knowledge and compassion.

by Member on May 16, 2019

She kept the topics moving and connected to the main topic of EOL.

by Alexia on May 16, 2019

Easy to follow, useful information.

by Member on May 16, 2019

I appreciate the way that the presenter handled this sensitive topic very respectfully.

by Kimberly on May 16, 2019

Presenters knowledge and her endless ability to provide the most concise, professionally/directly related, and highly informative statements, that were to the point yet wisely created.

by Member on May 16, 2019

The topic

by Member on May 16, 2019

Good info supporting the role of SLPs in end of life care.

by Kathryn on May 16, 2019

The instructor provided clarity to me in how I can more effectively participate in the end-of-life process with the patient, the family and others involved in the care. I learned about the term "futility", the Five Wishes, as well as the "Dying Patient's Bill of Rights".

by Christopher on May 16, 2019

Good to know in the LTC setting

by Member on May 16, 2019

Relevant

by Genevieve on May 16, 2019

So important for our profession. Very clear and full of useful information.

by Deanna on May 16, 2019

the presenter's knowledge and passion for the topic

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-10 Minutes	Ethical principles
10-20 Minutes	Ethical dilemmas
20-35 Minutes	End of life planning and documentation
35-55 Minutes	Role of the SLP
55-60 Minutes	Summary, Q&A

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