Joining Our Voices: Envisioning the Future of Serious Illness Care is a virtual symposium that unites health professionals, providers, caregivers and advocates in conversation to share experiences, innovations, and opportunities for the future of North Carolina’s serious illness care.
This event is produced by the North Carolina Serious Illness Coalition in collaboration with its membership and partner coalitions.
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WHEN WISHES COLLIDE WITH REALITY: NAVIGATING DEMENTIA, DECISION-MAKING, AND DISPUTES IN CARE PLANNING
Advance Care Planning conversations and documents are meant to guide care with clarity, but real-world circumstances often complicate the path. This session explores the clinical, ethical and legal challenges that emerge when dementia, questions of capacity, competency, and family disputes intersect with documented wishes.
CONVERSATIONS THAT COUNT: ALIGNING CARE WITH GOALS FOR EVERY PATIENT
Learn proven strategies to improve goals-of-care conversations, strengthen documentation, and ensure every seriously ill patient receives care aligned with their values – improving experiences and outcomes for all.
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER: CAREGIVING IN THE U.S. 2025
The Caregiving in the U.S. 2025 Report highlights the rapid growth of America’s caregiving population, including new state-level data and insights on caregiving complexity. This session will examine the implications for North Carolina’s families, workforce, and communities.
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