The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Updates in Hospice and Palliative Care and Intensive Physician Board Review 2024

$100.00

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Description

Overview

Caring for patients with advanced-stage cancer poses challenges for healthcare teams, necessitating attention to medical, psychosocial, ethical, and spiritual needs. The Board Review Course is designed to equip physicians with the knowledge and competence in Palliative Medicine, preparing them for the ABIM Hospice and Palliative (HPM) exam.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:
  1. Analyze the spiritual, legal, and medical challenges confronting patients at the end of life.
  2. Deliver optimal end-of-life care encompassing state-of-the-art pain management, symptom control, and psychosocial support.
  3. Illustrate effective communication techniques with patients in advanced stages of cancer or debilitating disease, offering high-quality end-of-life care.