Continuing Education
Activity release date: April 15, 2008
Activity expiration date: April 15, 2009
ABOUT THE ACTIVITY
This activity is based on articles and reports in ONCOLOGY Nurse Edition. It is developed from an identified educational need for information about practical management issues in medical, surgical, and radiation oncology. This activity has been developed and approved under the direction of Beam Institute.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After reading this supplemental issue of ONCOLOGY, participants should be able to:
• Appreciate resources available to oncology nurses providing palliative care to cancer patients.
• Understand important issues that guide management of persons recently diagnosed with a malignancy and ways to address these concerns.
• Review findings of key reports that characterized the diverse needs of cancer survivors and outlined guidelines for care of this population.
• Discuss initiatives to ensure quality care for survivors and the advocacy groups and organizations that spearheaded these efforts.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity targets nurses, physicians, and physician assistants in the fields of oncology and hematology.
ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Beam Institute and The Oncology Group. Beam Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Beam Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NURSING CONTINUING EDUCATION
This program is coprovided by the Boston College William F. Connell School of Nursing Continuing Education Program, Chestnut Hill, MA. Boston College School of Nursing Continuing Education Program is approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, which is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing education activity carries 2 contact hours. Participants must read the entire educational activity for contact hours. For further information, contact the Continuing Education program at sonce@bc.edu.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
To earn continuing education credit online (at no cost), go to www.cancernetwork.com/cme. If you achieve an 80% or higher on your online post-test, you will be able to complete the evaluation and print your certifi cate. If you have any difficulty accessing the post-test online, contact Beam Institute (beaminstitute@cmp.com).
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This activity is an independent educational activity under the direction of Beam Institute. The activity was planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the ACCME, the Ethical Opinions/Guidelines of the AMA, the FDA, the OIG, and the PhRMA Code on Interactions With Healthcare Professionals, thus assuring the highest degree of independence, fair balance, scientific rigor, and objectivity.
However, Beam Institute, the Grantor, and CMP Medica shall in no way be liable for the currency of information or for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the activity. Discussions concerning drugs, dosages, and procedures may refl ect the clinical experience of the author(s), or they may suggest uses that are investigational in nature and not approved labeling or indications. Activity participants are encouraged to refer to primary references or full prescribing information.
The opinions and recommendations presented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the providers or producer.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
Please refer to the first page of each article and editorial commentary for complete fi nancial disclosure information.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: Beam Institute
11 West 19th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10011-4280
Phone: 888-618-5781
Fax:212-600-3050
e-mail: beaminstitute@cmp.com
