Jacob J. Strand, M.D., FACP, FAAHPM  
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Director, Center for Palliative Medicine
Medical Director, Symptom Management, Pain and Quality of Life Clinic
Associate Editor, British Medical Journal: Supportive & Palliative Care

Locations:

• Geffen Auditorium (Live)
• Broadcast to SMH Alfred M-459 and MA 17-64
• Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross (Video Conference)

Lunch available outside Geffen Auditorium and SMH Alfred M-459 on a first come, first serve basis

Learning Objectives:

• Describe new strategies for treating refractory symptoms, such as nausea and neuropathic pain in patients with serious illness
• Demonstrate primary palliative care communication skills in conversations with patient facing a serious illness
• Describe best practices for integrating specialty palliative care in the care of patients with a serious illness

Financial Disclosure:

• None

Off Label/Investigational Uses:

• None

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.