About ModulER.org
Modul-ER is a free web-based learning resource for commonly encountered palliative care topics in the Emergency Department. The following material is for educational purposes only and is intended for use by medical professionals and does not constitute direct medical advice.
Some of the material on this site is relevant to palliative care practices in emergency medicine throughout the United States, and some information is specific to North Carolina and/or medical facilities within the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical System. Follow the applicable protocols and standards of care endorsed by your regional medical licensing authority and practice institution.
This educational material was developed in collaboration with the Wake Forest School of Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship and was produced by current fellows for the 2022-2023 academic year: David Nguyen, DO and Ben Pare, DO; with oversight by the Fellowship Program Director, Rebecca Omlor, MD and Associate Program Director, Justin Brooten, MD.
Our Modules
When do I consult Palliative from the ER?
End of Life Signs
Having an efficient Goals of Care conversation.
Hospice Patient in the Emergency Department
Transitioning to Comfort Care.
Agitation & Delirium at End of Life.
Understanding Opioids
Example Emergency Department Opioid Dosing Charts
Pain Adjuvants
North Carolina Advance Directives & Code Status
Nausea & Vomiting
Respiratory failure and compassionate extubation in the ED.
Dyspnea Management at The End of Life.
Atrium Health: Accessing Advance Directives in Code Status in EPIC.
General Principles of Opiate Conversion and Equianalgesic Dosing.
