Palliative Care Resources for
Enhancing Communication
Learn all the helpful terms to know from A to Z when dealing with serious illness issues.
Read a Q & A with international palliative care expert Steve Pantilat, M.D., Director of Palliative Care, UCSF. He shares his thoughts on the benefits to patients & families, including meeting life milestones & the role of the clinician.
Explore the significance of clear messaging in palliative care with this guide. It provides valuable insights into defining and communicating palliative care effectively, focusing on its role in enhancing quality of life by supporting both patients and families. Learn key strategies for discussing palliative care in a manner that highlights its benefits, empowers patient choices, and fosters open, constructive conversations between healthcare teams and families.
The VitalTalk resource for family conferences offers a detailed guide on how to engage family members in care discussions effectively. It highlights the importance of preparing in advance, communicating clearly, showing empathy, and focusing on the patient's values to encourage collaborative decision-making. This approach assists clinicians in handling these conversations with care and organization.
The GUIDE tool offers a systematic method for delivering serious news with compassion, clarity, and empathy. It supports clinicians in managing challenging conversations by encouraging thorough preparation, recognizing the patient’s viewpoint, conveying information effectively, addressing emotions, and guiding patients through next steps. This evidence-based approach promotes trust and empathetic communication.
In this powerful video, a Native Hawaiian woman shares her perspective on end-of-life conversations, emphasizing the importance of cultural sensitivity, respect, and honoring traditions. Through her personal insights, viewers learn how to navigate these discussions with compassion, ensuring that end-of-life care is aligned with Native Hawaiian values. This video promotes understanding and cultural awareness in providing dignified care at the end of life.
Learn how palliative care enhances quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses by managing symptoms and providing essential support for patients and families. This resource explains how palliative care complements other treatments and includes a directory of local Hawaiʻi providers for access at any stage of illness.