Name
Interdisciplinary Puts the "I" in Team: Lessons from a Case Study
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Description

This presentation will highlight the collaborative work of an interdisciplinary palliative care team within a clinic setting as they navigate the complexities of challenging patient care cases. Through this case study presentation, the audience will explore how physicians, nurses, social workers, and other community partners contribute to the unique expertise to address the patient's and support's needs. The presentation will emphasize the importance of communication, informed decision-making, coordinated care planning for support. Key lessons learned underscore how effective teamwork enhances quality of life while modeling best practices in palliative care.

 

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the presentation, attendees will be able to 1. Define the roles of palliative care interdisciplinary team members in an outpatient clinic setting; and 2 Identify and apply strategies to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration to meet patients' and their supports' needs in a case-based example.