Virtual Lecture Hall (University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson)
Introduction to the Practice of Palliative Medicine
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This course teaches how to support your end-of-life patients with therapies intended to reduce or relieve distressing symptoms, by communicating better, and by coordinating care with other health and spiritual professionals. Outcome Objectives: As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to: - Manage difficult symptoms commonly seen in palliative care and end-of-life patients. |
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Expiration |
Jan 26, 2023 |
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Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME |
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Format |
Online |
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Cost |
$25 |
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Credits / Hours |
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM |
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Accreditation |
ACCME |
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Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Ellyn Lee, MD Dr. Lee is Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Section of Geriatrics and Gerontology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She is Co-Director of Supportive Care Services at the Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson, Arizona, as well as Medical Director of Palliative Medicine at University Medical Center and the Arizona Cancer Center. She is currently starting a Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona. Previously, she was on faculty at Rush University in Chicago, where she was the Medical Director of Heartland Hospice. Disclosure: Dr. Lee states that she does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. John Harris Jr., M.D., M.B.A. Dr. Harris is past Executive Director of the Office of CME at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Harris has served as the Principal Investigator on multiple NIH-funded studies of online CME, and he is the author of a number of professional papers dealing with online CME. Disclosure: Dr. Harris states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. |
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Activity Specialities / Related Topics |
Counseling, Ethics, Geriatrics / LTC, Palliative Care / Hospice |
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Keywords / Search Terms |
Virtual Lecture Hall End of Life-Palliative Care, Professional Responsibility, State Mandated CME |
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