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309.609.13 PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE: QUALITY OF CARE AND HEALTH POLICY

Term: Winter I term
Credits: (2 credits)
Contact: Pamela Davis
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
  • Sydney M. Dy
Description:

Addresses the policy problems related to improving access, quality and cost-effectiveness for palliative and hospice care within the current medical system, using case studies and workshop exercises. Also addresses the challenges and opportunities palliative and hospice care face under health reform. Considers questions such as: what communication strategies can be widely applied to help patients understand and choose care in accordance with their goals and values; how palliative care and hospice services should be delivered by accountable care organizations and medical homes; how palliative care can be integrated into the long-term care environment; and what quality measures should be integrated into performance measurement for all providers of the seriously ill.
Student Evaluation: Final paper 70%, Participation in class exercises 25%, and presentation 5%
Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
  • Mon 01/14/2013 - Tue 01/15/2013
  • Monday 9:00 - 5:00
  • Tuesday 9:00 - 5:00
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Enrollment Restriction: Students who were previously enrolled in the special studies version of this course (309.845.51) may not register for this course.
Instructor Consent: No consent required
For consent, contact: pdavis@jhsph.edu
Auditors Allowed: No
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Frequency Schedule: One Year Only
Next Offered: 2013-2014