Palliative Sedation in Patients With Terminal Illness

Palliative Sedation in Patients With Terminal Illness

Palliative sedation is indicated when there is intractable distress in patients who are terminally ill or dying. It is a palliative practice geared toward providing relief from pain, anxiety, agitation in patients who otherwise have a short lifespan. The purpose of palliative sedation is to prevent unnecessary suffering and to favor a smooth transition to death. This activity reviews the role of palliative sedation for terminal patients and highlights the ethical and legal issues with this therapy.

  • Provider:StatPearls, LLC
  • Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/119
  • Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
  • End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
  • Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
    Dentistry: 1.5 hours
    Nursing: 1.5 hours
    Pharmacy: 1.5 hours
  • MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
    ABOS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
    ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
    ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
    ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
    ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
    ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
    ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
    ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS)
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  • Activity Type: Enduring Material
  • CME Finder Type: Online Learning
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