Course description

Schwartz Center Rounds are a multidisciplinary forum where caregivers discuss difficult emotional and social issues that arise in caring for patients. A case is presented by a panel of ~ 3 healthcare professionals representing multiple disciplines and points of view. A facilitator then engages the audience in an interactive discussion about the case and participants’ shared experiences.

Target audience:

Physicians, Psychologists, Podiatrists, Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists, Dieticians and all other interested healthcare providers.

Learning objectives:

• Address the social, emotional, ethical, and personal issues that arise during the care of patients, and examine their impact on caregivers.
• Demonstrate enhanced communication with patients, family members and colleagues.
• Identify opportunities to explore and apply multiple perspectives across professions and disciplines in order to provide and receive professional support.
• Develop a model for behaviors of nonjudgmental listening and respect.