TalkVermont

Transforming Serious Illness Conversations

TalkVermont is a multi-component intervention to improve conversations between clinicians and seriously ill patients across the UVM Health Network. We use evidence-based methods, developed with national innovators, to train clinicians in state-of the art communication around serious illness and re-engineer the practice environment to support timely, effective communication.

About TalkVermont

Featured Courses

Doctor talking to patient, reviewing care plan.

Communication Skills Booster

Practice and hone the skills you learned in a previous TalkVermont course during this 12 week series with the help of your small group and coach.

Doctor speaking with elderly female patient who is lying in bed.

Mastering Late Goals of Care Conversations

Develop skills to compassionately communicate serious news and explore goals of care of care with patients during acute illness.

Doctor sitting with mother and daughter.

Mastering Goals of Care for Pediatric Populations

Develop skills to deliver serious news and explore goals for pediatric patients and families.

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"The training was a surprise practice changer for me, despite many years of experience."

Primary Care Physician, UVMMC

“This is the most useful workshop I have attended in 10 years.”

ED Nurse, UVMMC

“I feel more confident, so I’m able to get to the point, gain insight, but still be sincere with my patients.”

Social Worker, Home Health & Hospice

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