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Thursday, October 6, 2011: 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Primary Presenter:
Heidi L. Barham, M, Div
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the historical perspective of race and the impact of perceived health care disparities on end-of-life care in the African-American community
2. Identify factors influencing decision-making for end-of-life care within the African-American Community
3. Examine the role of hospice and palliative care at the end of life for patients/families in the African-American community and how to overcome barriers
For many in the African-American community, accepting the need for hospice and palliative
care at the end of life can be seen as a sign of giving up, as a demonstration of a lack of faith.
In meeting the needs of African-American patients, it is important to stress the idea that
hospice care and faith/spirituality work hand-in-hand - it is not an either/or proposition.
Allowing hospice care at the end of life is not a surrendering of hope; it is the acceptance of
a gift to make the most out of the life with which the patient/family has been blessed.This session will explore these concepts and how to overcome barriers to hospice care in the African-American community.
care at the end of life can be seen as a sign of giving up, as a demonstration of a lack of faith.
In meeting the needs of African-American patients, it is important to stress the idea that
hospice care and faith/spirituality work hand-in-hand - it is not an either/or proposition.
Allowing hospice care at the end of life is not a surrendering of hope; it is the acceptance of
a gift to make the most out of the life with which the patient/family has been blessed.This session will explore these concepts and how to overcome barriers to hospice care in the African-American community.
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