Let's face it: all clinicians at some point in their career feel like they don’t have all the answers, second guess their work, or think about how they could have handled a clinical situation differently. As registered dietitians, we don’t always feel equipped to handle some of the complexities that come our way.

The ambiguous nature of nutrition at the end of life is a dilemma that many dietitians and nutrition professionals face and has been reported to be a void in their learning. We are here to change the mindset and the confidence of dietitians who navigate these complex situations.

We want to empower dietitians to bring their skills and passion for nutrition to all those who need nutrition interventions, including those whose prognosis may be guarded. In this presentation, attendees will hear about an interdisciplinary approach to managing the ethical dilemma dietitians experience when handling patients at the end of life.

This presentation will educate attendees on Palliative Care by a Palliative Care physician, when to implement ethical feeding practices and interventions, and will provide coaching to empower dietitians to create successful partnerships and workgroups that improve patient care at the end of life.