Resources for Students and Professionals
Students from Jefferson College of Health Professions are eligible to participate in individualized observational experiences
with the Palliative Care Service. A newly approved Medical Student elective, providing a month-long program of learning activities
is also available. Nursing students are also most welcome to contract for learning activities.
Presentations
Download Elective Information (PDF)
Pain Management in Palliative Care (PDF)
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care (PDF)
National Quality Forum 2007 (PDF)
Consultation Etiquette Challenges Palliative Care To Be On its Best Behavior (PDF)
Hope (PDF)
Broaching the Topic of a Palliative Care Consultation
Establishing End-Of-Life Goals: The Living Well Interview
A Culture of Comfort: Palliative Care at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (32 KB PDF)
More information for professionals:
Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)
Located in New York City, CAPC is a national organization dedicated to increasing the availability of quality palliative care
services for people facing serious, complex illness.
Fast Facts
Through support from the Medical College of Wisconsin, EPERC is a resource to End of Life/Palliative healthcare professionals
and includes these peer reviewed, one-page outlines of key information on important end-of-life clinical topics for end-of-life
educators and clinicians.
