PPOS 2024: Sharing Approaches to High Quality Pediatric Palliative Care Delivery for Every Child, Everywhere

Thursday, September 26, 2024, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Hybrid event, Memphis, TN

PPOS focuses on the comprehensive care of children with cancer and their families. Featured experts and a panel of bereaved parents will cover a host of challenging subjects, including communication of difficult news, ethical issues in pediatric oncology, management of refractory pain and complex symptoms, and legacy building and bereavement care. Oncology and palliative care clinicians as well as psychosocial professionals are invited to attend.

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1. Explore the current landscape of pediatric palliative care delivery globally, describing approaches, highlighting challenges, and identifying opportunities for improvement through shared experiences across resource settings
2. Discuss strategies and innovations in the definition and implementation of high quality pediatric palliative care delivery for children diagnosed with cancer and other catastrophic illnesses with a focus on addressing the diverse needs of patients and their families
3. Foster collaboration and build community among interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, policymakers, and advocates to promote the development and implementation of high-quality pediatric palliative care programs around the world

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.00 hours)

The faculty for this activity are listed below. Click to view the faculty member's financial disclosure information and bio. 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

St Jude Children's Research Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others, are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (ie, companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care products used by or on patients). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Thursday, September 26, 2024