Burnout: Caring for the Caregivers

Burnout: Caring for the Caregivers Richard T. Penson, Fiona L. Dignan, George P. Canellos, Carol L. Picard, Thomas J. Lynch, Jr. Oncologist 2000; 5: 425-434 Target Audience: Physicians who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical cancer medicine in the 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: Understand the features of burnout in caregivers and staff. Appreciate the factors that precipitate or prevent burnout. Learn the benefits of psychological support, teams, and management and coping skills. 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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