Living as a Cancer Surpriser: A Doctor Tells His Story

Living as a Cancer Surpriser: A Doctor Tells His Story Kristine A. Knuti, Robert H. Wharton, Karen Levine Wharton, Bruce A. Chabner, Thomas J. Lynch, Jr., Richard T. Penson Oncologist 2003; 8: 108-122 Author Information and Disclosures Target Audience: Physicians who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical cancer medicine in risk management and are involved in providing patient care in a cancer care environment. Method of Physician Participation: Read course materials, complete course quiz and evaluation form (optional). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader should be able to: Identify the unique issues confronted by caregivers who become patients. Appreciate how addressing issues of life and death affects patients, families, and caregivers. Recognize the advantages and limitations of prognostication. Better care for and communicate with patients and families who face life-threatening illnesses. The NIH/FAES designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME Activity Information Accreditation CME Instructions For Credit Privacy Statement Hardware/Software Requirements Release Date: Feb. 24, 2003 Most Recent Review: May 8, 2007* Most Recent Update: Feb. 24, 2003 Time to Complete: 1 hour Medium: Internet Online *Click here to learn more about our review process.

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