Session date: 
11/12/2015 - 8:00am to 9:00am

Palliative Care in Oncology: An Update on the Science & Best Practices 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the scientific and value-added basis for palliative care across the cancer continuum.
  • Have familiarity with standard and novel treatments available for the management of symptoms related to tumor burden or cancer-related therapy.
  • Recognize best practices and new tools for communication and integration of palliative care into oncology practice.
Debra A. Wong, M.B., B.Ch., BAO
Hematology and Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
 
LOCATION  Scottsdale Campus:  TAYLOR AUDITORIUM and Phoenix Campus:  MCH 1-212
* * NEW ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT * *
A unique presentation code must be sent via text to 507-200-3010 
to record attendance and to ensure you receive CME credit for your attendance.  
NOTE:  Attendees must be present to receive code.
 
ABOUT Cancer Center Grand Rounds are held weekly on Thursdays for faculty and junior faculty, investigators and junior investigators, scholars, graduate students, medical students, research fellows, administration and allied health staff.
 
ACCREDITATION  Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians  Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Light refreshments will be served. 

ARCHIVED PRESENTATIONS Located in Arizona Cancer Center Grand Rounds video library at http://videoexchange.mayo.edu.

Where did the idea for the course originate?: 
Arizona
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Where did the idea for the course originate?: 
Arizona