THR Palliative Care Lunch N Learn - The Dialysis Debate

Target Audience

This online educational enduring material is designed for physicians.  We also invite nurses, clinical staff and social workers to take this course. Its purpose is to address the fact that there is a need to address tools and strategies for improved patient care when palliative care services are being utilized. There is a need to improve the well-being of those with chronic and progressive diseases.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this online enduring material, participants should be able to:

  • Analyze current hemodialysis patient statistics
  • Determine patient mortality from dialysis versus medical management based on key studies
  • Differentiate patients who would benefit from conservative kidney management
  • Create and apply treatment plan for withdrawal of dialysis
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    • 0.50 Ethics Credit(s)
  • 0.50 Attendance
    • 0.50 Ethics Credit(s)
  • 0.50 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
    • 0.75 Ethics Credit(s)
Course opens: 
06/26/2026
Course expires: 
05/26/2027
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    • 0.50 Ethics Credit(s)
  • 0.50 Attendance
    • 0.50 Ethics Credit(s)
  • 0.50 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
    • 0.75 Ethics Credit(s)

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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