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VNA’s Madison-Deane Initiative (MDI) Presents a “Knowledge is Power” free fall presentation:

Changing the Landscape of End-of-Life Care in Vermont: Strengthening the Patient-Physician Relationship
with Dr. Lauge Sokol-Hessner

Tuesday, October 27, 2015
7-8:30 pm
at DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton

Conversations on end of life are getting increasing attention locally and nationally. In Vermont, we are embarking on change now to ensure our goals for end-of-life care are honored.

Dr. Sokol-Hessner has been successful in leading systemic change at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) to support an improved experience for patients and physicians at the end of life. Based on his successful work at BIDMC, he will share with us a template for change that better supports individuals’ goals for care. MDI hopes to empower community members and health care providers to engage in conversations about wishes and goals for end of life.

The Vermont Hospice Study findings will also be discussed during this event as a springboard for discussion and change.

Click below to hear Dr. Sokol-Hessner’s interview on WJOY’s “In Touch” radio program where he discusses the importance of discussing end-of-life issues:

 


Event Information

Date: October 27, 2015 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: 1117 Williston Road, South Burlington VT

How to Register

This community event is free and open to the public, but we ask that anyone attending RSVP.

Please register via our online registration tool by clicking here (Note: you will leave this website to register).


Have questions about this event?

For more information, contact Coleen Wright, MDI Coordinator or call:

802-860-4419