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2026 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care

P10 Beyond the Script: Educating for Empathy and Impact in Serious Illness Communication

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
1:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Location: Room 31 AB
Disclosure(s):
Kathy Perko, PPCNP-BC, CHPPN, FPCN: No financial relationships to disclose
Deborah Lafond, DNP PPCNP BC CHPPN: No financial relationships to disclose
Nicole Sartor, DNP APRN CPNP-PC CHPPN FPCN: No financial relationships to disclose
Stevia Davis, MSN CPNP-PC FNP: No financial relationships to disclose
Rebecca Simonitsch, MSGH, MAEd, CCLS: No financial relationships to disclose
Christy Torkildson, PhD RN PHN FPCN HEC-C: No financial relationships to disclose
Join nationally recognized subject matter experts for this interactive session on the myths and tasks of communication, empathic listening, responding to emotions, the role of culture in effective communication, and assessing personal values related to communication interactions. The education will integrate personal reflection and small group activities.

The session will conclude with a simulated care conference, including a pre-meeting for the healthcare team, where learners will apply the education and skills taught. Real-time suggestions will be provided by the learners to the actors during the simulation.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss the myths and tasks of communication, empathic listening, responding to emotions, the role of culture in effective communication, and assessing personal values related to communication interactions.
  • Perform a simulated care conference, including a pre-meeting for the healthcare team.