Resources for Providers of All Specialties
Many of us came into healthcare to have a meaningful social impact through our professional work. And it’s wonderful to see the growing diversity of professions recognized as important players on our healthcare teams. But the culture of our profession is leading to unprecedented burnout and moral distress, especially for those of us who work in end-of-life care. There is a better way, and it requires deeper communication and more collaboration than ever before.
Explore some of the resources available to help you and your healthcare team.
Top Resources to Know About
There are so many incredible people and organizations out there transforming our culture around death and dying. Here are some that we consider indispensable.
Ariadne Labs
"Ariadne Labs focuses on the most critical moments in people’s lives: childbirth, surgery, and serious illness care. Our mission is to create scalable health care solutions that deliver better [...]
Lown Institute
In their own words, "We seek to catalyze a grassroots movement for transforming health care systems and improving the health of communities. Our strategy is to build a grassroots [...]
Vital Talk
In their own words, "We know and believe that effective, empathic, and honest conversations between a clinician, patient, and their family are the cornerstones of patient-centered care. Our community [...]
ACP Decisions
In their own words, "Our mission at ACP Decisions is to empower patients, along with their families, to participate in their own health care. We are a non-profit foundation [...]
CAPC Center To Advance Palliative Care™
Resource for hospitals and other healthcare settings interested in developing palliative care programs. Visit Website
Informative Articles for Healthcare Providers
Sometimes we learn the most from the stories and experiences of others. Here are the six articles from Dr. Zitter that healthcare providers have found the most helpful for navigating the healthcare system and advocating for themselves, their colleagues, and their patients.
Resources for Organizations Ready for Change
Community and healthcare organizations can lead the transformational change needed to improve the care of the critically ill and dying. Whether starting on the scale of a team or a department, it’s time we rethink and redesign the systems and protocols that inform our care delivery.
Explore some of the resources available to help you and your organization.
Top Resources to Know About
There are so many incredible people and organizations out there transforming our culture around death and dying. Here are some that we consider indispensable.
Ariadne Labs
"Ariadne Labs focuses on the most critical moments in people’s lives: childbirth, surgery, and serious illness care. Our mission is to create scalable health care solutions that deliver better [...]
Lown Institute
In their own words, "We seek to catalyze a grassroots movement for transforming health care systems and improving the health of communities. Our strategy is to build a grassroots [...]
Vital Talk
In their own words, "We know and believe that effective, empathic, and honest conversations between a clinician, patient, and their family are the cornerstones of patient-centered care. Our community [...]
ACP Decisions
In their own words, "Our mission at ACP Decisions is to empower patients, along with their families, to participate in their own health care. We are a non-profit foundation [...]
CAPC Center To Advance Palliative Care™
Resource for hospitals and other healthcare settings interested in developing palliative care programs. Visit Website
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Resource for hospitals and other healthcare settings interested in developing palliative care programs.