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The Pause Before the Cut: Rethinking Goals of Care in the OR for Major Surgery

June 7, 2026, 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
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Learning Objectives:
  1. Demystify the role of palliative care in cardiac and major surgery.
  2. Review the role of preoperative nutrition in improving surgical outcomes.
  3. Review the evidence for cognitive interventions in decreasing delirium after surgery.
1.Overall Session Evaluation
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The objectives were clearly stated 
The stated objectives were met 
I acquired new skills and/or knowledge
I was introduced to new perspectives on my current practice
The content was relevant to my learning needs
This session promoted interaction (i.e., Q&A, polling etc.)
2.This session encouraged me to consider changes to my practice
3.Which CanMEDS roles were addressed?
4.Moderator: Dr Elmari Neethling
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The moderator was organized and managed the  session well
5.Speaker: Dr Meggie Raymond
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Communicated clearly and effectively
Was knowledgeable about this topic
Used clear audiovisual aids, which enhanced the presentation
I would attend another presentation by this speaker in the future
6.Overall, how would you rate the quality and effectiveness of the speaker's presentation with 1 being poor and 10 being excellent?
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7.The session and presenter(s) were balanced and free from commercial bias
8.Please provide any additional comments or suggestions regarding this session, moderator(s), and speaker(s).
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