Decision Making for Older Adults with Cancer: An Evidence-based Approach

Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET, ZOOM

Adults ages 85 and older are the fastest-growing population group in the US. Sometimes referred to as the “oldest old,” the number of adults ages 85+ is expected to nearly triple from 6.4 million in 2016 to 19.0 million by 2060 (www.cancer.org) Join physician leaders from the Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute, Hartford Healthcare at Home and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as they discuss best practice interventions for older adults living with cancer. This monthly virtual interactive educational series is for all healthcare professionals who care for older adults living with a cancer.

Objective(s): 1 Apply geriatric assessment and best practice interventions to ensure quality and safe care for the older adult with cancer 2 List the role of the inter-professional team in supporting the older adult with cancer 3 List best practices for clinician to support decision making for the older adults with cancer.
Location: Zoom: https://hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/96757874461
Dial In: 646.876.9923  |  Meeting ID: 967 5787 4461


Specialties: Gynecological Oncology, Hematology, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Nursing, Nursing Service Administration, Oncology and Hematology, Palliative Care, Pharmacology, Clinical, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Radiation Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Rehabilitation Medicine, Social Work, Speech Language Pathology, Psychiatry

Faculty Disclosures:
William Dale, MD (Nothing to disclose - 10/25/2021)
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1. Apply geriatric assessment and best practice interventions to ensure quality and safe care for the older adult with cancer
2. List the role of the inter-professional team in supporting the older adult with cancer
3. List best practices for clinician to support decision making for the older adults with cancer.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (credits designated as AMA PRA Category 1) (1.00 hours), Oncology Education (1.00 hours)

In support of improving patient care, Hartford HealthCare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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