P13 Innovative Approaches to Symptom Management in Hospice and Palliative Care

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

1:00pm - 5:00pm PST

Location: Room 32 AB

Speaker(s)

Joshua Borris, PharmD, MS (he/him/his)

Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
MedStar Health

PDF Session Takeaways Slides
Brienne Keyloun, MD

Palliative Care Attending Physician
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Sydney Israel, PharmD MS

Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Disclosure(s):

Joshua Borris, PharmD, MS: No financial relationships to disclose

Brienne Keyloun, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Sydney Israel, PharmD MS: No financial relationships to disclose

Elevate your clinical expertise with this dynamic pre-conference workshop on advanced symptom management techniques! Explore the latest advancements in pharmacologic interventions, including the use of ketamine and buprenorphine, and analyze in-setting case studies for symptom relief from early palliative care to end-of-life stages. With a focus on practical applications, this session will offer actionable insights to improve patient comfort. Join experts and peers to refine your skills and enhance your care approach with innovative, patient-centered solutions.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will accurately assess and propose management strategies for at least two in-setting case studies addressing symptom relief in patients with serious illness, as evaluated through group discussions.
Participants will develop an actionable plan to incorporate at least one innovative symptom management technique into their clinical practice, as evidenced by completed session worksheets or reflective activities.