( HS Kailath 078895 2024) Unresolved Family Conflicts at End of Life and Beyond: A Heavy Situation

Course overview

Researchers, spiritual transformation leaders, and expert clinicians have confirmed that Americans as a culture deny and defy death. This death-defying culture can contribute to family conflict at end of life. This can present as a patient is dying and his wife, child and sibling may not come to consensus regarding the treatment decisions. You as the healthcare professional can feel the tension in the room. It may be difficult to know how to navigate these stressful situations. Do you align with a particular individual? Do you strive to remain neutral? Or carefully listen to those involved to gain a deeper understanding? Tanya Kailath, MSN, GNP BC, ACHPN, will provide a valuable toolbox to guide complicated end of life conversations when different family viewpoints are present. These often uncomfortable situations require a skillful approach. As we lean into the opportunities to walk with a family through the experience, we gain unique insights into the dynamics, the fears, and the misinformation. Take away real skills to successfully support patient and their loved ones through lifes final conflicts!