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Surrogate Healthcare Decision Makers: An Ethical and Medicolegal Discussion
February 28
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Surrogate Healthcare Decision Makers: An Ethical and Medicolegal Discussion
Presented By: Nick Kerr, DO – Palliative Care, Beacon Health System
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the purpose and role of surrogate healthcare decision makers
- Review the Indiana hierarchy for surrogate healthcare decision makers
- Understand best practices for establishing and communicating with surrogate decision makers
Dr. Kerr received his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa, and completed his family residency at Saint Joseph Health System in Mishawaka and his hospice and palliative medicine fellowship at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Kerr is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Kerr chose to specialize in palliative medicine to fulfill his passion to provide comprehensive supportive care and assistance to patients and patient’s families facing both life altering and terminal illnesses.
