There are many misconceptions about the provision of palliative care in the US. The presenter will discuss the timing of palliation, necessary patient assessments, and the respiratory therapist’s role in palliative care-from admission to discharge. This presentation will also provide practical steps for respiratory therapists to engage in the palliative care team at their facility.

Original webcast date: February 11, 2015

Approved for 1.0 CRCE Hour

**Please note that all programs require the participant to view the entire program prior to taking the final quiz and obtaining a course certificate.**