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Andrew Wagner
MD
Dr. Andrew Wagner, a distinguished graduate of UC Irvine Medical School, has been a Board Certified Family Physician since 1985. With a notable career in medical education and patient care, he has held esteemed positions such as Chief of Education and served on the Ethics Committee. He is recognized as a pioneer in AIDS/HIV patient care in California. In 2012, he became Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, marking a significant shift towards end-of-life care. As a faculty member for the Healer’s Art Course at UCSF, Dr. Wagner focuses on end-of-life and palliative care, sharing his extensive knowledge with medical students. For the past 15 years, he has been a physician facilitator for Schwartz Rounds, promoting discussions about the emotional challenges of patient care. Currently, he provides inpatient palliative care consults at Sutter Health and continues to teach residents. His work is complemented by his training in guided imagery and integrative medicine. In his spare time, Dr. Wagner, a black belt in Aikido, has trained in martial arts for thirty years.
Zachary Wagner
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Zachary Wagner is a nurse practitioner with extensive experience in palliative care. He has held pivotal roles within a palliative care organization, including Nurse Practitioner, Associate Director, and Director. He received his education and training in palliative medicine and primary care from San Francisco State University and Indiana State University, and he holds certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts CHPLN Question Bank
Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.
Patient Care: End-Stage Disease Process
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Patient Care: Pain and Comfort Management
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Patient Care: Symptom Management
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Patient Care: Treatments and Procedures
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Patient, Family, and Caregiver Support
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Patient and Family Education and Advocacy
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Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Practice Issues
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Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts CHPLN Question Bank
Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.
Patient Care: End-Stage Disease Process
- Treatments and procedures related to end-stage disease processes.
Patient Care: Pain and Comfort Management
- Assessment of pain and distressing symptoms; pharmacologic interventions; nonpharmacologic interventions; evaluation of symptom relief and side effects.
Patient Care: Symptom Management
- Management of symptoms across neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, skin/mucous, psychosocial, nutritional, immune, mental status, and lymphedema domains.
Patient Care: Treatments and Procedures
- Care for patients with surgical alterations, drains, stomas, respiratory therapy, subcutaneous therapy, urinary systems; infection control procedures.
Patient, Family, and Caregiver Support
- Addressing psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs; grief support; resource management; and caregiver guidance.
Patient and Family Education and Advocacy
- Teaching about symptom management, disease progression, medication and home safety, and advocating for appropriate care.
Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Practice Issues
- Coordinating care with the team; applying professional standards and legal regulations; engaging in quality improvement; and pursuing professional development.
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