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2010 Annual Meeting
Palliative Care and Hospice in the Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease

Presenting: Michael Germain, MD

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Old Town Hall, Hilton Garden Inn - Freeport

Afternoon panel discussion will feature

Rebecca Colwell, Vice President, Health Reach Home Care and Hospice & family member

Ellen Fuller, family member

Reverend Doctor Rachel Taber-Hamilton

Frank Chessa, Director of Clinical Ethics, Maine Medical Center

Peggy Quinlan, Social Worker, Casco Bay Dialysis

Dr. Toby Atkins, Medical Director, Community Health & Counseling Services

Have you ever wondered about the access to hospice care of the patient with Chronic Kidney Disease in Maine?

  • Maine is among the highest in the nation (>38%) to note that patients on dialysis elected to withdraw the treatment prior to death.

  • Among those patients who do withdraw dialysis treatment, 16.7% in Maine utilize hospice. (Lowest in the nation)

What factors contribute to these shocking statistics?

What particular needs does this population of patients face during their final days?

How can we partner to improve access and ensure quality end of life care to those who desire this care?

Join us on June 17th as we uncover these answers and more. This is an opportunity to engage in collaborative discussion about this important topic, please do not miss out.

Agenda

8AM to 9:30AM Annual Business Meeting
8:30AM to 9:30AM Hospice Physician Meeting (Monhegan Board Room)
10AM to 12PM Keynote Address, Dr. Michael Germain
12PM to 12:45PM Lunch
1PM to 3PM Panel Discussion

Fees

 Non-member $89.00
Member $69.00
Student $40.00
Physician's Meeting Only $25.00

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