This CME program equips healthcare professionals, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, APRNs, social workers, pharmacists, and psychologists, with the latest evidence-based strategies and best practices in supportive care for cancer patients. Participants will learn to apply research updates and shared best practices in supportive oncology, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration to improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. The program also addresses gaps in managing adverse effects and maintaining quality of life, ensuring comprehensive, person-centered care throughout the cancer care continuum.

Course Director:

• Anthony Caprio, MD

  
Overall Objectives:

1. Distinguish the latest evidence-based strategies for supportive care in cancer patients.
2. Apply shared best practices and research updates in the field of supportive oncology.
3. Integrate interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals involved in supportive care in oncology.

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health 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.

Credit Statement(s)

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Board Recognition Statement

American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.