Beyond the Cure...Post Cancer Management for the PCP

Faculty

Needs Statement

Patients are responding well to cancer therapies with more patients being cured with treatment. As patients continue to do well it is important for primary care doctors to understand particular nuances of patients’ cases following treatment for cancer. Moving forward increased communication for management of this unique patient population between PCPs and oncologists will be necessary. This presentation works to improve the understanding of cancer survivors as they follow up with their primary care physicians.

Target Audience

This activity was planned to meet the educational needs of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and social workers.

Objectives

 

• Discuss the care of patients after cancer treatment and their potential health needs
• Review potential chemotherapy drugs utilized in management of the most common malignancies
• Utilize communication between primary care physicians and oncologists after cancer treatment to coordinate healthcare efforts

Accreditation

CNE

UNT Health Science Center is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 16274. This activity is approved for 1.20 Contact Hours.

TSBSWE

This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 Clock Hours for Social Workers.

UNTHSC
The University of North Texas Health Science Center certifies this activity for 1.00 hour of participation.

Physicians

The University of North Texas Health Science Center is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center has requested that the AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education approve this program for 1.00 hour of AOA Category 1B CME credits. Approval is currently pending.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

ACGME Competencies

• Medical knowledge

IOM Competencies

• Employ evidence-based practice

Faculty Disclosure

Dr. Bibas Reddy has disclosed he is a consultant, advisory board or review panel member for Biodesix and AstraZeneca. The UNTHSC Professional and Continuing Education staff have nothing to disclose.