Desired Practice: Following practice guidelines as well as taking into account patient circumstances and offer guidance in cancer treatment plan

Target Audience: Physicians practicing in Oncology

Planners: 

Mindy Hsiong, MD

Tanvir Sattar, MD

Pankaj Bahl, MD

Juraj Kavecansky, MD

Jeffrey Zweig, MD

Objectives:

• Understand national guidelines for general recommendations for workup and treatment of specific cancers.
• Understand the patient circumstances for which treatment recommendations may deviate from standard cancer treatment guidelines.
• Develop skills to communicate effectively with not only cancer patient but also with other providers of the patient’s cancer care team.

CREDITS STATEMENT:
The Diablo Area designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education. Nurses may report credit towards the continuing medical education requirements for license renewal by the California Board of Registered Nurses.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:
The Professional Staff Education and Library Committee has determined that the speakers and planners for these activities do not have any conflicts of interest relative to these educational activities.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT:

The Diablo Area is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.