P11 Empowering Palliative Care with AI: Enhancing Compassionate Practice through Technology

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

1:00pm - 5:00pm PST

Location: Room 3O AB

Speaker(s)

Matthew J. Gonzales, MD FAAHPM (he/him/his)

AVP, CMO, COO
Providence, Institute for Human Caring
Deborah M. Unger, MD FAAHPM (she/her/hers)

Director, Medical Informatics
Providence, Institute for Human Caring
Jessica Saleska, PhD, MPH (she/her/hers)

Lead AI Implementation Researcher
Washington University In St Louis

Disclosure(s):

Matthew J. Gonzales, MD FAAHPM: No financial relationships to disclose

Deborah M. Unger, MD FAAHPM: No financial relationships to disclose

Jessica Saleska, PhD, MPH: No financial relationships to disclose

Step into the future of palliative care with this must-attend pre-conference workshop! This session will delve into practical applications of AI to enhance patient care, streamline workflows, and support clinical decision-making. Participants will engage in interactive discussions and learn how AI can be leveraged to improve symptom management, predict care needs, and foster personalized, compassionate care delivery. Discover real-world case studies, ethical considerations, and best practices to effectively integrate AI into your palliative care practice while maintaining the human touch at the heart of care.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the practical applications of AI to enhance patient care, streamline workflows, and support clinical decision-making.
Review how AI can be leveraged to improve symptom management, predict care needs, and foster personalized, compassionate care delivery.