2014 EPEC-O 16 JAN Recording |
Course Description
Introduction to Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Indian Country and Gaps in Oncology
Presented January 16, 2014 via Adobe Connect
Course Faculty
Blythe S. Winchester, MD, MPH
Release Date: January 16, 2014
Estimated Time to Complete Course: 1.0 hour
There is no fee associated with this educational activity.
Target Audience: Intended for Physicians, Nurses, Case Managers, Social Workers, Mid-Level Providers, other Healthcare Professionals
Course Overview
The American Indian and Alaska Native population suffers a disproportionate burden from cancer and have palliative care needs unique to their cultural perspectives. There is an urgent need to train health professionals serving these populations in the delivery of culturally appropriate palliative and end-of-life care. Despite the fact that the knowledge base exists to adequately control the symptoms and suffering experienced by patients with cancer, patients continue to report significant amounts of unrelieved suffering. Gaps between current and desired practice need to be filled so that palliative care becomes an essential and inextricable part of comprehensive cancer care.
As a result of completing this training, participants will be able to:
1. Identify themes specific to the palliative care needs of the American Indian and Alaska Native population
2. Apply the information, both in their own practices and in health care systems in which they work
3. Describe statistics on cancer care and how oncologists feel about their training in palliative care
This recorded webinar is not eligible for continuing education credits but is availble as an additional educational resource.
Presented January 16, 2014 via Adobe Connect
Course Faculty
Blythe S. Winchester, MD, MPH
Release Date: January 16, 2014
Estimated Time to Complete Course: 1.0 hour
There is no fee associated with this educational activity.
Target Audience: Intended for Physicians, Nurses, Case Managers, Social Workers, Mid-Level Providers, other Healthcare Professionals
Course Overview
The American Indian and Alaska Native population suffers a disproportionate burden from cancer and have palliative care needs unique to their cultural perspectives. There is an urgent need to train health professionals serving these populations in the delivery of culturally appropriate palliative and end-of-life care. Despite the fact that the knowledge base exists to adequately control the symptoms and suffering experienced by patients with cancer, patients continue to report significant amounts of unrelieved suffering. Gaps between current and desired practice need to be filled so that palliative care becomes an essential and inextricable part of comprehensive cancer care.
As a result of completing this training, participants will be able to:
1. Identify themes specific to the palliative care needs of the American Indian and Alaska Native population
2. Apply the information, both in their own practices and in health care systems in which they work
3. Describe statistics on cancer care and how oncologists feel about their training in palliative care
This recorded webinar is not eligible for continuing education credits but is availble as an additional educational resource.