Physician Education Resources

Professional and Provider Organizations

Resources for Communication Skills Training

Serious Illness Conversation Program

Helps clinicians guide values-based conversations with patients and families about future medical care. Used at Stanford in partnership with Ariadne Labs.

VITAL talk

An evidence-based curriculum that builds clinician confidence in having difficult conversations about serious illness.

Palliative Care Always

An online course teaching primary palliative care skills like symptom management and communication for providers, patients, and caregivers.

Resources for Symptom Management

Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)

Offers on-demand training in symptom management and communication. Free to Stanford employees.

California State University (CSU) Shiley Institute for Palliative Care

Provides interactive, evidence-based online courses with CE credit for healthcare professionals.

Fast Facts from Palliative Care Network of Wisconsin

A mobile-friendly resource for quick, practical palliative care tips - like an “Up to Date” for serious illness care.