Medical SLP in Geriatric and Palliative Care: Optimizing Collaboration
and Patient Outcomes (Recorded Webinar)
Presented by Treasyri Williams Wood
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Speech-language pathologists in medical settings often face challenges in establishing effective interdisciplinary collaboration and defining their role in geriatric and palliative care. Many SLPs report feeling underprepared for the complex medical decision-making and team dynamics required in these settings. This webinar addresses these challenges by providing concrete strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical decision-making frameworks, and evidence-based interventions specific to geriatric and palliative populations. Through case studies, practical examples, and implementation tools, participants will gain confidence in their role as essential team members in complex medical environments. Perfect for medical SLPs in acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings.
Learning Objectives
- Apply evidence-based frameworks for clinical decision-making in complex medical cases involving geriatric and palliative care patients
- Implement effective communication strategies with various medical professionals to optimize interdisciplinary collaboration
- Design comprehensive evaluation and treatment plans that align with overall medical management goals
- Integrate quality-of-life measures into assessment and treatment planning for palliative care patients
- Utilize appropriate outcome measures to document the impact of SLP interventions in medical settings
Meet your instructor
Treasyri Williams Wood
Dr. Treasyri (pronounced “treasure”) Williams Wood resides and practices on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo with a bachelor of science degree in audiology and speech-language pathology and later earned a master of arts degree in communicative sciences and…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Foundations of Medical Speech-Language Pathology in Geriatric and Palliative Care
This chapter will provide an overview of current evidence-based practice in medical speech-language pathology, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities in geriatric and palliative populations. This includes a discussion of clinical decision-making frameworks.
2. Optimizing Interdisciplinary Collaboration
This chapter will provide strategies for effective communication with medical team members, understanding various professional roles, and establishing the SLP as an essential team member.
3. Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment Planning
This chapter will provide a step-by-step guide to conducting evaluations and developing treatment plans that align with medical management goals.
4. Quality-of-Life Considerations in Palliative Care
This chapter will discuss the integration of quality-of-life measures, patient-centered care approaches, and family education in palliative settings.
5. Measuring and Documenting Outcomes
This chapter will explore the implementation of appropriate outcome measures and documentation strategies to demonstrate SLP impact.
6. Question and Answer Session
This chapter is a viewer-submitted question and answer session facilitated by Treasyri Williams Wood.