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From: "Karol, Susan (IHS/HQ)" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: FW: ECEC-O Save the Date-register now!
Date: December 3, 2013 5:24:48 PM EST
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2014 Cherokee Indian Hospital Webinar Series

EPEC™-O (Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Oncology) with American Indian and Alaska Native Cultural Considerations

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.

Don’t miss this opportunity to participate!

Target Audience:  Physicians, Nurses, Case Managers, Social Workers, Mid-Level Providers, other Healthcare Professionals


Date

Topic

Speaker

January 16

Overview/Introduction to Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Indian Country and Gaps in Oncology

Blythe S. Winchester, MD, MPH

February 6

Models of Comprehensive Care in combination with Comprehensive Assessment

Blythe S. Winchester, MD, MPH

February 20

Pain Management

Dominique Toedt, MD

March 6

Symptoms- Anorexia/Cachexia, Constipation

Christopher McKnight, PharmD

March 20

Symptoms- Delirium

Christopher McKnight, PharmD

April 3

Loss, Grief, Bereavement in combination with Survivorship

Nancy Stephens, RN

April 17

Communicating Effectively in combination with Clarifying Diagnosis and Prognosis

Betty Taylor, RN

May 1

Symptoms-Dyspnea, Fatigue

Blythe S. Winchester, MD, MPH

May 15

Negotiating Goals of Care

Blythe S. Winchester, MD, MPH

May 29

Withdrawing Nutrition, Hydration

Dominique Toedt, MD

June 12

Advance Care Planning

Betty Taylor, RN

July 26

Cultural Considerations

Blythe S. Winchester, MD, MPH



To register for the EPEC-O sessions, click here 2014 EPEC-O<https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8LPXC2Z>

Continuing Education
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