Honoring End-of-Life Wishes for Persons with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Global Analysis

Description:

Presenters focus on the implications of CKD as a global health issue, comparing the development of end-of-life guidelines in the United States and Italy, including factors that affect nephrology nurses’ perceptions of advanced care planning.

Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Planning Committee Disclosures:

• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care

There are no other disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:

No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:

American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Learning Outcome:

Nephrology nurses describe an increased ability to talk about end-of-life issues with patients from varying cultures.