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Education in neuropalliative care.
Neha M Kramer1, Jessica Besbris2, Christine Hudoba3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Palliative Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States; Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States.
Handbook of Clinical Neurology
|January 4, 2023
Summary
Neurologists must receive palliative care training to meet patient needs due to a specialist shortage. This review explores educational initiatives and career paths in neuropalliative care.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Palliative care is crucial for patients with neurologic diseases.
- A shortage of palliative and neuropalliative specialists necessitates primary palliative care by neurologists.
Approach:
- This chapter reviews current educational programs in neuropalliative care.
- It examines common career tracks within the subspecialty.
Key Points:
- Neurologists are increasingly providing upfront palliative care.
- Quality training in primary palliative care skills is essential for all neurologists.
- The growing field of neuropalliative care requires specialized education.
Conclusions:
- There is a need to expand educational opportunities in neuropalliative care.
- Growth is identified across medical education and professional development pathways.
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