2020 Department of Supportive Care Medicine Grand Rounds | Integrating Geriatrics with Supportive Care

Duarte, CA US
March 2, 2020

There is rapidly evolving new information regarding elderly people, however, it can be challenging to conduct research in this patient population. Due to these challenges, there is a need to integrate geriatrics into supportive care. Cancer is typically a disease that affects this age group. It is important to understand the unique needs of elderly patients, the impact of age and co-morbid illness on disease presentation, treatment selection, tolerance, prognosis, etc. There is still a paucity of research data when it comes to cancer treatment in elderly patients. Providing an update on supportive care needs in older adults with cancer can enhance our knowledge and improve our practice; as an example, making more informed decisions about patient's treatment options, as well as supporting the patient throughout their treatment and survivorship trajectory. Ideal practice would involve routine use of tools, such as comprehensive geriatric assessment, to screen and address individual patient's needs.

Target Audience

Supportive care providers, physicians and nurses in other specialties, students.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify available resources when caring for older adults.
  • Integrate geriatrics into supportive care.
  • Examine the benefits of clear communication with older adults.
  • Outline the value of targeted approach in caring for older adults.
  • Outline the various types of cultural diversities (gender, age, race, religion, culture, etc.) that relate to demographics, diagnosis and treatment.
Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this 2020 Department of Supportive Care Medicine Grand Rounds | Integrating Geriatrics with Supportive Care for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
Activity opens: 
03/02/2020
Activity expires: 
03/02/2020
Event starts: 
03/02/2020 - 12:00pm PST
Event ends: 
03/02/2020 - 1:00pm PST
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City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010
United States

William Dale, MD, PhD  Clinical Professor; Arthur M. Coppola Family Chair; Department of Supportive Care Medicine, City of Hope

Dr. Dale has indicated that he does not have anything to disclose.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION: City of Hope designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

The following credit type(s) are being offered for this course:

•  AMA PRA Category 1™  1.0

The following may apply AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for license renewal:

Registered Nurses: Nurses may report up to 1.0 credit hours toward the continuing education requirements for license renewal by their state Board of Registered Nurses (BRN). AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may be noted on the license renewal application in lieu of a BRN provider number.

Physician Assistants: The National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ accredited courses are acceptable for CME requirements for recertification.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this 2020 Department of Supportive Care Medicine Grand Rounds | Integrating Geriatrics with Supportive Care for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
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