THE HIDDEN PARTNERS IN MEDICINE: RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING CAREGIVERS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
Healthcare professionals often care for patients who rely on family or informal caregivers, yet these caregivers’ needs are frequently overlooked in clinical encounters and discharge planning. This gap can lead to caregiver burnout, unsafe care at home, preventable readmissions, and poor patient outcomes. This course equips providers with essential skills to recognize caregiver roles, assess preparedness, offer anticipatory guidance, and connect caregivers with resources. Participants will learn practical strategies to better support caregivers, enhancing both patient outcomes and caregiver well-being.
