A Fresh Look at Hospice and Palliative Care (1 CM)

"This was a very interesting presentation. Many of us have aging parents with chronic illnesses. It was helpful to have a better understanding of what palliative care is." - Valerie Purdy

"Excellent presentation!  The information was thorough and presented in a manner that was concise and easy to understand.  His calm personality showed his compassion and devotion to his specialty area." - Rose H.

Title: A Fresh Look at Hospice and Palliative Care

Presenter: John Mulder, MD

Credit: 1 Clinical Medicine

Session Description: In the 40+ years since Congress established the Hospice Medicare Benefit, hospice has become the norm for caring for patients at the end of life. However, it has undergone continued change as alternative practice delivery models have evolved, and the explosion and diversity of palliative care programs has further expanded the options available to people facing serious, advanced, and terminal illness. This session will review the history of hospice and palliative medicine and distinguish these two exclusive areas of medical care. It will also provide insight as to the roles that each play in contemporary medicine and the potential for future developmental trends in these fields.

Bio: Dr. John Mulder currently serves as the Executive Director for Trillium Institute, Chief Medical Consultant for Hospice and Palliative Care for Holland Home, and the Medical Director of Palliative Care for University of Michigan Health-West in Grand Rapids, MI. John has an appointment as Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine where he serves as the Director of the Division of Palliative Medicine and Associate Chair of Communication and Engagement for the Department of Family Medicine. He is currently the Director of the Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program. Board certified in Family Medicine with CAQ in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (ABMS) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, John holds an additional certification with the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board.

Recording Origination Date: March 27, 2024