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9th Annual Intensive Physician Board Review Course in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

October 8-10, 2013

Robert C. Hickey Auditorium
Floor 11, R. Lee Clark Clinic, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

General Information

Goal

Caring for the cancer patient in the advanced stages of disease is particularly challenging to the healthcare team. It requires attending to the many dimensions of care including medical, psychosocial, ethical, and spiritual needs. In its 9th year, the Intensive Board Review Course in Hospice and Palliative Medicine continues to offer participants educational updates and literature review to help them successfully take the certification examination. In addition this course will be offered as a live webinar allowing the information to be available for individuals unable to attend the course in person.

Educational Objectives

After attending the conference, participants should be able to:

  • identify signs and symptoms of Cachexia/Nausea/Vomiting/Bowel Obstruction (knowledge, competence);
  • demonstrate optimal End-of-Life care to include state-of-the-art pain symptom management for patients with advanced disease (knowledge, competence, performance, patient outcomes);
  • apply effective communication techniques with patients in the advanced stages of cancer or debilitating disease and provide End-of-Life care (knowledge, competence, performance);
  • effectively discuss the medical, legal, and spiritual issues facing patients with advanced disease (knowledge, competence).

Target Audience

This program will be of interest to hospice and palliative care physicians, medical oncologists, family practice physicians, anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, fellows, advance practice nurses, and other health care professionals involved in hospice and palliative care.

Educational Methods

  • Lectures
  • Case Studies
  •  Meet the Professor Sessions

Evaluation

A course evaluation form will provide participants with the opportunity to comment on the value of the program content to their practice decisions, performance improvement activities, or possible impact on patient health status. Participants will also have the
opportunity to comment on any perceived commercial bias in the presentations as well as to identify future educational topics.

Accreditation/Credit Designation

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 27.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Ethics

This course has been designated by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for 27.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

CME Certificates and Attendance Verification Certificates

Certificates awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or certificates documenting attendance will be distributed to participants when an individual departs the conference. To obtain a CME certificate, physicians must submit a completed evaluation questionnaire and a CME Verification Form. Upon receipt, a record of attendance (certificate) will be provided on-site to other health care professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.


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