A Staff Dialogue on Do Not Resuscitate Orders: Psychosocial Issues Faced by Patients, Their Families, and Caregivers

A Staff Dialogue on Do Not Resuscitate Orders: Psychosocial Issues Faced by Patients, Their Families, and Caregivers Elizabeth M. O'Shea, Richard T. Penson, Theodore A. Stern, Jerry Younger, Bruce A. Chabner, Thomas J. Lynch, Jr. Oncologist 1999; 4: 256-262 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: Appreciate the ethical issues surrounding do not resuscitate orders, living wills, and health care proxies for patients with advanced cancer. Understand the impact of discussing end of life issues on the caregiver-patient relationship. Appreciate controversies and concerns associated with end of life issues. 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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