Hospice is generally thought of as the last resort for
someone near death. But hospice services are increasingly being used by elder
law clients as a way to increase quality of care for their loved ones living in
a care facility. What are the ramifications of this as attorneys seeking to
educate our clients on their rights, options and limitations? How does the care
industry handle coordination of care once hospice has been added to a patient’s
services?
This CLE will consist of a
discussion between an experienced medical professional and an elder law attorney
who will talk about the various issues that come up around hospice care and what
future developments/improvements could look like. We will emphasize what
palliative care and hospice are (and aren’t) as well as the Hospice Bill of
Rights for patients and the advantages and consequences to consider when
deciding to start hospice services.
This CLE is approved for credit through July
13, 2024.
Presenters:
Jason Kallestad, MD |
Medical Director | Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Ridgeview Medical
Center
Suzy Scheller, Esq. | Scheller Legal Solutions,
LLC
Hilja Iverson, LSW | Social Services | North Shore
Health
CLE Credits:
1.5 Standard CLE Credits | Event
Code: 467369
Cost:
MSBA Members: $29.95
Non-MSBA
Members: $64.95