Palliative Care in the Emergency Department: Exploring the Why and the How

The Emergency Medicine (EM) Palliative Care Webinar Series and Toolkit is designed for EM students, residents, attending physicians, and other clinicians eager to enhance their understanding of palliative care in the emergency department (ED). In this inaugural lecture, we'll discuss the vital role emergency physicians play in caring for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Attendees will learn why strong primary palliative care skills are crucial in the ED and gain practical tips and pearls to incorporate these principles into daily practice. This session launches a transformative series aimed at advancing the delivery of compassionate, goal-concordant care in EM.