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.
Featured Courses

Advanced Goals of Care Conversations
In this February 2023 TalkVermont course, you will learn the fundamentals of serious illness conversations including sharing medical information, eliciting goals and values and connecting more deeply with your patients and their loved ones.

Mastering Tough Conversation Goals
Mastering Goals of Care Conversations utilizes small group learning and deliberate practice technique. We are hosting an in-person event in March and a virtual event in April.

Mastering Tough Conversations - Pediatrics
Coming in May 2023, master tough conversation goals in Pediatrics utilizing small group learning and deliberate practice technique.
"The training was a surprise practice changer for me, despite many years of experience."
“This is the most useful workshop I have attended in 10 years.”
“I feel more confident, so I’m able to get to the point, gain insight, but still be sincere with my patients.”
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