The Hope of Healing Foundation - Palliative Wound Care Conference

Second Annual Palliative Wound Care Conference June 10-11, 2011 In Cincinnati, Ohio At the historic Hilton Netherlands Hotel If you care for wounds, especially with diabetics, elderly, or end of life, this conference is for you. Come join us for learning, networking and fun. A block of rooms is reserved for us at a special rate of $119/night. Presented by the Hope of Healing Foundation.
Conference features: Topics: Skin changes at life's end Prevention and treatment protocols Maggot therapy Nutrition Vascular evaluation and intervention Surgical approaches to palliative care Pharmacology Pressure support science and practice Pain management Neuropath related to palliative wound care Comprehensive and cost-effective care Distinguished and Acclaimed Faculty.	Program Directors: Oscar Alvarez, PhD Center for Palliative Wound Care Calvary Hospital, Bronx, New York Aletha Tippett, MD Palliative Wound Care Consultant President, Hope of Healing Foundation Exhibitors Palliative Conference Brochure Palliative Conference Save The Date Flyer with reception. Come see what is new and what is tried and true.
Palliative wound care requires a different mindset than traditional wound care, yet is based on the same fundamental scientific principles. Rather than an objective to "heal" a wound, the goals in palliation are to improve quality of life: reduce pain, eliminate odor, improve function. Wound healing will often occur with this approach. A palliative approach is necessary at the end of life, but often for non-terminal patients, improvement in quality of life is important even when the underlying disease process cannot be stopped. This workshop presents an approach to palliation in wound care.
The many benefits of an effective palliative wound program, including improved quality of life and achieving the goal of healing the whole person will be addressed.