Physician Education Resources
Professional and Provider Organizations
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) -A professional association advancing palliative medicine through education, research, and policy.
- Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) - A hub for training and tools to build and grow palliative care services. Stanford Medicine is a member organization, granting all employees access to CAPC's tools and resources.
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) -The leading U.S. nonprofit advocating for quality end-of-life care and expanded hospice access.
- European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) - A Europe-based organization strengthening global collaboration and best practices in palliative care.
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.