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Benefits to your practice I have worked with people facing life-altering illnesses for more than 25 years in private practice and hospitals, most recently as the family-systems consultant for the Palliative Care program at Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek, CA. I also have trained more than 2,500 clinicians in continuing education programs in this field. As my understanding of the impact of life-altering, life-threatening and chronic illness has grown, I have created a unique program of support that addresses the practical, emotional and psychological needs of patients and their family systems.Do you want to offer your patients more comprehensive care without adding office space, employees or financial commitments? I can meet patients that you refer to me in their homes, at the hospital, or in my Oakland or Corte Madera office. If you prefer that my services be a part of the integrated care that you provide, I can meet with your patients in your medical office after hours. I also work by phone, enabling those challenged by illness, distance or other circumstances to participate in individual or group consultations. As an introduction to me and my work, I offer free weekly teleconferences. I begin with a 15–20 minute overview of living with life-altering illnesses, and identify some of the variables that contribute to the patients’ experiences after their diagnoses, such as personal style, resources, support systems, family dynamics and life stage. Then participants have an opportunity to interact with me to address their specific questions and concerns.Would you like a better overall picture of your patients? I can go deeper and gather a more complete understanding of the patients you are treating, including the nature of the family and support systems that are available to them. I will provide you with brief updates to enhance communication and mutual support. Do you have patients who aren’t following your recommendations or treatment plan? I can support your patients’ cooperation and compliance by helping them address negative beliefs, fears, concerns and practical circumstances. Would your staff benefit from on-site training? I can spend anywhere from an hour at lunch time to a full day helping your staff improve their communications with patients and their comfort level when dealing with difficult situations. I train nurses and other staff on a wide variety of topics and can easily customize my program to fit your needs. Learn more> Is your professional organization looking for an inspiring and informative presenter? I present keynote speeches and workshops at conferences, meetings and conventions with a focus on how patients with serious medical conditions can enjoy the best possible quality of life; patient, family and provider communications; and caring for the caregiver. Learn more> Read about my background and qualifications> Contact me>
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