309.609.73
Palliative and Hospice Care: Inequality, Equality and Quality of Care
Course Status
Cancelled
Course Status
Cancelled
Location
Internet
Term
Winter Institute
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2022 - 2023
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online with Some Asynchronous Online
Start Date
Thursday, January 12, 2023
End Date
Friday, January 13, 2023
Th, F, 1:00 - 5:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Resources
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.
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 50% Final Paper
- 10% Participation
- 40% In-class Exercises
Enrollment Restriction
Students who were previously enrolled in the special studies version of this course (309.845.51) may not register for this course.
This course will be offered remotely with a mix asynchronous lectures and 2 synchronous zoom sessions. Students are required to listen to lectures prior to the start of class. Final paper is due by February 3, 2023.