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Oncology, Palliative Care
Beyond Treatment: Supportive Care in Oncology – Mainpro+
DURATION
PROFESSION
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2016-06-29
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Explain the difference between supportive, palliative and end-of-life care.
- Describe the role primary care practitioners can play in supportive care.
- Help patients and their caregivers manage symptoms that may occur following a cancer diagnosis.
- Recognize and address sexual dysfunction resulting from cancer treatment.
- State what is meant by the term “advance care planning.”