Cancer Survivorship: Post-Cancer Care in Primary Practice
Learn essential skills for primary care physicians to support cancer survivors' long-term health and well-being.
Learn essential skills for primary care physicians to support cancer survivors' long-term health and well-being.
Designed for primary care physicians, this course offers crucial insights into managing the complex needs of cancer survivors. Developed by experts in cancer survivorship care, the program provides practical tools and strategies for integrating survivorship care into primary care practice. Through story-based videos featuring diverse patient cases, you'll explore the physical and psychosocial challenges faced by cancer survivors. Learn to evaluate long-term and late effects of cancer treatments, make risk-based recommendations for comorbidity management and preventive care, and enhance communication with patients and care teams. This course equips you with the knowledge to guide cancer survivors back to health, addressing their unique medical and emotional needs in the primary care setting.
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What you'll learn
Evaluate long-term and late effects of cancer treatments on patients' wellbeing
Use details of cancer diagnosis and treatment to make risk-based recommendations for co-morbidity management and preventive care
Employ strategies for effective communication and collaboration with patients and the entire care team
Understand the complex physical and psychosocial needs of cancer survivors
Integrate cancer survivorship care principles into primary care practice
Recognize the key role of primary care physicians in guiding cancer survivors back to health
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This course includes:
48 Minutes PreRecorded video
4 assignments
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There is 1 module in this course
This concise yet comprehensive course focuses on equipping primary care physicians with essential knowledge and skills for managing cancer survivors' health. The curriculum covers key aspects of cancer survivorship care, including assessment of long-term and late effects of cancer treatments, risk-based recommendations for ongoing care, and strategies for effective communication with patients and healthcare teams. Through a series of realistic patient case studies, participants will learn to address the diverse physical and psychosocial needs of cancer survivors in a primary care setting. The course emphasizes practical, evidence-based approaches that can be readily integrated into daily practice, enhancing the quality of care for the growing population of cancer survivors.
Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
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Pioneering Cancer Survivorship at Stanford University
Dr. Schapira is a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, renowned for her dedication to enhancing health outcomes and experiences for cancer survivors. She founded a comprehensive program focused on this mission, implementing various initiatives that expand resources for survivors, investigate innovative models of care delivery, and educate healthcare professionals about the unique concerns and needs of this population. Through her work, Dr. Schapira aims to transform the care landscape for cancer survivors, ensuring they receive the support and attention necessary for their continued well-being.
Clinical Assistant Professor and Cancer Survivorship Specialist
Dr. Jennifer Kim is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University, specializing in primary care and cancer survivorship. She established a cancer survivorship clinic within her practice to support patients transitioning from oncology to primary care, focusing on recognizing and managing survivorship issues. With a commitment to enhancing the understanding of cancer survivorship among primary care colleagues, medical trainees, and patients, Dr. Kim teaches the course Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care. Her work emphasizes the importance of comprehensive care for cancer survivors, addressing their unique physical and psychosocial needs as they navigate life after treatment. Through her clinic and educational initiatives, she aims to empower survivors and improve their overall health outcomes.
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