Designed to enhance the human side of healthcare, this 3-day workshop focuses on the role and application of dignity in all aspects of clinical practice. The research, assessment tools, and clinical applications of dignity conserving care will be examined during Day 1, while Day 2 and Day 3 provide a detailed look at the clinical application of Dignity Therapy. If you are looking to expand your ability to care for patients as people, to reconnect with why you chose to work in healthcare in the first place, or to broaden your community of like-minded clinicians, this is the workshop for you.

Workshop dates are September 10th, 17th and 23rd. 0900 – 1300 CST

Day 1  – September 10, 2024

This workshop is for providers at any level who want to focus on the human side of healthcare and build a dignity conserving repertoire of practice. The fundamental nature of patienthood will be discussed and the key elements of dignity conserving care will be described. Tangible communication and assessment tools will be provided with the opportunity to practice new skills and connect with like-minded clinicians from around the globe.

Learning Objectives:

• Define and describe the ABCDs of Dignity Conserving Care
• Discuss the key elements of patienthood
• Analyze the model of optimal therapeutic communication
• Examine the use of the Patient Dignity Question for assessment in clinical practice
• Assess one’s own role in the promotion of dignity conserving care