In this episode, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, is joined by Dr. Scott Murkin, Associate Medical Director for Hospice of the Piedmont and Attending Physician for the Randolph Hospice House. Dr. Murkin is passionate about providing care that matches patient goals and needs and facilitating the conversations that lead there. Together, Trent and Dr. Murkin discuss common barriers to and strategies for having intentional conversations related to care expectations and the importance of normalizing these difficult conversations.
Guest Bio: Scott Murkin, MD, joined Hospice of Randolph in 2010 and serves as Attending Physician at the Randolph Hospice House since its opening in 2011. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, board certified in Hospice and Palliative Care and a Certified Hospice Medical Director. Prior to his work in hospice, Dr. Murkin practiced family medicine at White Oak Family Practice and White Oak Urgent Care in Asheboro. Dr. Murkin’s background in family medicine allows him to provide care for people of all ages and backgrounds regardless of what medical conditions they are facing.
Presented by Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph, The E-Series is an educational webinar series aimed at engaging our community, exploring relevant topics and educating about ways to connect with our organization. Funding for The E-Series is provided by the Dr. John A. Lusk Fund for Hospice and Palliative Care Education. For more information about the E-Series, visit www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org.
