A Staff Dialogue on a Socially Distanced Patient: Psychosocial Issues Faced by Patients, Their Families, and Caregivers

A Staff Dialogue on a Socially Distanced Patient: Psychosocial Issues Faced by Patients, Their Families, and Caregivers Annekathryn Goodman, Richard T. Penson, Robert Blatman, James McIntyre, Marie Elena Gioiella, Bruce A. Chabner, Thomas J. Lynch, Jr. Oncologist 1999; 4: 417-424 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: Gain appreciation that the carer-patient bond is an important key to facilitating optimal care, even with apparently insurmountable social and educational distance. Learn how to connect and maintain relationship. Learn how to negotiate compromises in care. Note that this CME module is approved for specific CME credit in risk management, a requirement of licensure in some states. 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.

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