Expertise

Dr. Susan Hickman is a clinical geropsychologist focused on optimizing the quality of life for older adults through improved decision-making and communication about treatment preferences. Her area of expertise is in palliative care and advance care planning.

Areas of Focus:

  • Decision Making
  • Health Communications

Dr. Hickman's research interests include: Advance care planning, End-of-life decision-making, Goals of care, Geriatrics, Ethics

Past Affiliations

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University (past)

Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University (past)

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University (past)

Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Communities
Oncology, Nursing, Nursing, Nursing
Degrees
PhD, University of Kansas, Clinical Psychology, 1997
MA, University of Kansas, Clinical Psychology, 1994
BA, Wellesley College, Psychology, 1992
Keywords
health and medicine