James Downar: "The role of palliative care in critical

James Downar: "The role of palliative care in critical illness"

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By the end of this lecture the attendee will be able to: 1. Appreciate the role of palliative care throughout the continuum of critical illness 2. Describe the role of the rapid response team in discussing goals of care and providing symptom control for acutely deteriorating patients 3. Identify the importance of bereavement support for family members at risk of complicated grief

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