Grand Rounds 2025 Jun 27 - Our Words Are Our Tools: Leveraging the Power of Language in Discussions About What Matters Most

Friday, June 27, 2025, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM, Volney Richmond Auditorium, Seattle, WA

Our Words Are Our Tools: Leveraging the Power of Language in Discussions About What Matters Most

Sunita Puri, MD, MS
Director, Inpatient Palliative Medicine Consultation Service
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Author, That Good Night: Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour

On Friday at 7:30 a.m. click to join the livestream. Complimentary enrollment is required to earn continuing education credit.  When you register you are eligible to receive weekly reminders for the series with topic, speaker and Zoom link. 

Should you have questions or require assistance, please contact the Virginia Mason Continuing Medical Education department at 206-341-0142 or email [email protected].

1. Describe the importance of precise language in communication with patients and families about goals of care and advanced care planning.
2. Utilize a curiosity-driven approach to language that enables a deeper understanding of patients' goals, fears and priorities.
3. Implement communication strategies that balance patient goals and values with. medical recommendations, particularly towards the end of life.

Grand Rounds is fee-free. Enrollment in the series is required to obtain credit.

The Virginia Mason Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Virginia Mason Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Family Physicians: The AAFP has reviewed 2025 Grand Rounds at Virginia Mason Medical Center, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 01/03/2025 to 12/12/2025. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Parking: Parking is not included with registration. Virginia Mason's downtown parking facilities are limited and reserved for patients, therefore we offer this map of public lots with walking routes to the Lindeman Pavilion.

Seattle Public transportation: Metro Bus routes serving the First Hill neighborhood include 2, 10, 12, 60, 193, and 303. Please consult the Metro Trip Planner for route information and schedules.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (1.00 hours), AAFP Prescribed Credits (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

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6/27/2025 7:30:00 AM	Grand Rounds 2025 Jun 27 - Our Words Are Our Tools: Leveraging the Power of Language in Discussions About What Matters Most 6/27/2025 7:30:00 AM 6/27/2025 8:30:00 AM 6 Volney Richmond Auditorium False MM/DD/YYYY	Grand Rounds 2025 Jun 27 - Our Words Are Our Tools: Leveraging the Power of Language in Discussions About What Matters Most Our Words Are Our Tools: Leveraging the Power of Language in Discussions About What Matters Most Sunita Puri, MD, MS Director, Inpatient Palliative Medicine Consultation Service Associate Professor of Medicine University of California, Irvine School of Medicine Author, That Good Night: Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour On Friday at 7:30 a.m. click to join the livestream. Complimentary enrollment is required to earn continuing education credit.  When you register you are eligible to receive weekly reminders for the series with topic, speaker and Zoom link.  Should you have questions or require assistance, please contact the Virginia Mason Continuing Medical Education department at 206-341-0142 or email [email protected]. Location: Volney Richmond Auditorium Specialties: All Specialties