My Personal Experience With Palliative Care

Nov 09 2025
Convention Center: Room 209, Level 2
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

World Class Speakers

Nathan Baggett, MD
Presenter

Nathan Baggett, MD

HealthPartners/Regions Hospital
Karl B Bezak, MD HMDC
Presenter

Karl B Bezak, MD HMDC

University of Pittsburgh, UPMC
Bruce Luxon, MD, PhD, FAASLD
Moderator

Bruce Luxon, MD, PhD, FAASLD

Georgetown University Hospital
Teresa L Davidson, Finance, BS
Moderator

Teresa L Davidson, Finance, BS

Mid South Liver Alliance

Description

Developed by the Patient Advisory Group, this session focuses on types of palliative care throughout various stages of liver disease, and how palliative care can be helpful for both patients with liver disease and their caregivers.

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Presentations

4:20 PM - 4:40 PM
Nov 09 2025
Washington, D.C.

Patient and/ or Caregiver With Palliative Care Experience

Nathan Baggett, MD, Presenter
Patient Program
Public Health
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
Nov 09 2025
Washington, D.C.

Telemedicine and Palliative Care in Desert Communities: Enhancing Health Care Access and Quality for Remote Patients

Karl B Bezak, MD HMDC, Presenter
Patient Program
Public Health
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Nov 09 2025
Washington, D.C.

Panel Discussion

Bruce Luxon, MD, PhD, FAASLD, Panelist
Patient Program
Public Health

Objectives

  • Define what palliative care is and explain how it can be helpful for patients with liver disease and their caregivers.
  • Review palliative care research with telehealth to extend access to rural care settings.