Just an FYI for anyone who might be interested

UPMC DAY OF CONVERSATION INVITATION NATIONAL HEALTHCARE DECISIONS DAY

Saturday, April 16, 2011, 9 a.m. to noon Herberman Conference Center at UPMC Cancer Pavilion, UPMC Shadyside

Advance care planning involves making decisions about the type of medical care you would want, and who you would want to make decisions for you if you became unable to speak for yourself. It is a way to provide peace of mind to yourself and your loved ones.

Join us in learning more about advance directives, how to start a conversation with your loved ones, and about your options. At the end of the session, assistance will be available if you would like to fill out an advance directive.

Registration and a complimentary breakfast will begin at 8:15 a.m. Parking will be provided, and CEUs are being pursued.

For questions or to register for the event, call412-802-6560.

AGENDA Registration and breakfast Introduction Panel discussion A family perspective Life Sustaining Treatments Presentation of the Five Wishes Starting the conversation Question and answer session

Bob Arnold Institute for Doctor-Patient Communication Section of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics rabob@pitt.edu http://www.upmc.edu/palliativecare http://www.compassionatecareforall.org/ For oncology faculty --> http://www.oncotalk.info 412-692-4810 beeper 2322 The teacher functions as signpost, traffic cop, Pied Piper, Zen Master, or collie dog, all in the effort to move the student in a particular direction. But the journey belongs to the pupil When the student is ready, the master appears. Buddhist saying