Palliative Medicine

Palliative Medicine COVID-19 Resources

Palliative Medicine Guidance for COVID-19 Patients

UMMS Unified Palliative Medicine Plan

Master of Science Palliative Care Program - Brochure (6/14)

Master of Science Palliative Care Program - Student Testimonials Handout

Communications Scripts

• COVID-19 Goals of Care Conversation
• Discussing Code Status with Next of Kin
• DNR Script to Use for Patients and their Families
• Ventilator Withdrawal, Responding to Emotions and Saying Goodbyes
• Notifying Family of Death Over the Phone

Bereavement Resources

• Bereavement Resources During COVID-19
• Creating Rituals
• UMMS Pall Med Unified Emotional and Bereavement Support

Informationals and Support

• Staff Support
• Nursing Education
• COVID-19 Symptom Management
• Recognizing Spiritual Pain and Providing Spiritual Care

Additional Resources

• VitalTalk's COVID-19 Communication Playbook
• Information Regarding Artificial Life Support
• CAPC Response Resources Tool Kit
• Nathan Gray, MD -- Cartoons on Life and Medicine during COVID-19
• Situational Advance Care Planning in Acute Care