February 22, 2023 | Clinical Cancer Genomics "Working Group"

February 22, 2023

The technologies that produce genetic information and contribute to the evidence base related to genomically-informed care are rapidly evolving, as well as the process of identifying, interpreting and developing personalized risk management plans related to heritable risk factors for cancer in a given individual or family is a complex interprofessional process.    
 
Genetic testing for cancer risk can raise considerable psychological, social and ethical considerations. The central purpose of Working Group case conferencing is to address challenges and decisions directly related to patient care for clinicians with established genetic cancer risk assessment (GCRA) practices at City of Hope and in community-based settings. Presenting clinicians summarize the relevant features and key issues or challenges related to cases seen for genetic cancer risk assessment and testing for hereditary predisposition. Knowledge and skills are shared collaboratively through open discussion among interdisciplinary participants to develop strategies for cancer risk assessment and genetic testing, test results interpretation, development of individualized cancer risk surveillance and management recommendations and patient candidacy for research protocols, and to discuss health insurance, patient and family communication, bioethics, patient-related psychosocial issues and barriers to care.

Target Audience

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Genetic Counselors, Master's or PhD in Genetics or Advanced Practice Nurses, and Geneticists.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify tools, strategies, and resources used to establish differential diagnoses and risk assessment strategies for patients seen through the Cancer Screening & Prevention Program and affiliate community-based programs.
  • Recognize evidence-based guidelines and resources for developing personalized cancer risk management plans for patients.
  • Formulate and share questions and suggestions related to specific cases discussed during and/or after sessions with other participants and faculty.
  • Discuss possible barriers and biases which may impact patient care (i.e., race, ethnicity, language, gender identity/orientation, age, socioeconomic status, attitudes, feelings, or other characteristics).
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 February 22, 2023 | Clinical Cancer Genomics "Working Group" 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: 
02/22/2023
Activity expires: 
02/22/2023
Event starts: 
02/22/2023 - 10:00am PST
Event ends: 
02/22/2023 - 11:00am PST
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Moderators/Planners: Kathleen Blazer, EdD, MS; Stacy W. Gray, MD, AM; Wai Park, DO 

The educational content has been peer-reviewed, an attestation on file and no conflicts were noted.

CME Committee/Reviewer Nothing to Disclose:  Patricia Aoun, MD; Chandana Banerjee, MD; Daneng Li, MD; Anna Pawlowska, MD; Michael Rosenzweig, MD; Crystal Saavedra; Behrouz Salehian, MD; Gagandeep Singh, MD; Sepidah Shayani, PharmD; Shanmuga Subbiah, MD

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 Credit™  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 February 22, 2023 | Clinical Cancer Genomics "Working Group" 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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