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VA Interprofessional Fellowship in Palliative Care: 15 Years of Training Excellence. J Soc Work End Life Palliat Care 2019;15(2-3):85-98

Date

08/07/2019

Pubmed ID

31385743

DOI

10.1080/15524256.2019.1645797

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85070497154 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   6 Citations

Abstract

Since 2002, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has provided a unique training opportunity in palliative care at six VA medical centers. The VA Interprofessional Fellowship in Palliative Care has trained chaplains, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, psychologists, and social workers to provide clinical palliative care and to develop as leaders in the profession. This article describes the program's origin, mission, outcomes, and lessons learned.

Author List

Weller R, Healy J, Hettler DL, Howe JL, Smith HM, Steckart MJ, Periyakoil VS

Author

Heather M. Smith PhD Associate Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Clergy
Cooperative Behavior
Curriculum
Fellowships and Scholarships
Health Personnel
Humans
Interprofessional Relations
Palliative Care
Social Workers
United States
United States Department of Veterans Affairs