A Staff Dialogue on Caring for an Intensely Spiritual Patient: Psychosocial Issues Faced By Patients, Their Families, and Caregivers

A Staff Dialogue on Caring for an Intensely Spiritual Patient: Psychosocial Issues Faced By Patients, Their Families, and Caregivers Katheen C. Lintz, Richard T. Penson, Bruce A. Chabner, Thomas J. Lynch Oncologist 1998; 3: 439-445 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 an appreciation of the spiritual aspects of care for patients with cancer. Understand the diverse influence of cultural background and breadth of religious views. Learn how discussion of spiritually can meaningfully enhance the caregiver-patient relationship. 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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