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Interprofessional Specialty Palliative Care Education and Training

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

This article reviews current specialty palliative care education and training and highlights areas for future development.

Recent Findings

Specialty palliative care is delivered by professionals with the education and qualifications necessary to deliver comprehensive care. The core team includes chaplains, physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, registered nurses, pharmacists, and social workers. In the last forty years, specialty palliative care education and training has successfully developed within the various professions. This includes academic education, residencies, fellowships and immersion programs. However, there is a lack of an interprofessional focus with standardized content, pedagogy, and expected skills.

Summary

To provide expert care, each team member needs both profession specific specialty palliative care education and training and certification as well as interprofessional education and training.

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Dahlin, C. Interprofessional Specialty Palliative Care Education and Training. Curr Geri Rep 12, 40–49 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13670-023-00381-9

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