Description: 

This is a Surgical Case Conference where multidisciplinary recommendations for cancer treatments, and applications to individual patient cases both pre-surgery and post-surgery, are collaboratively developed based on data, patient preferences, and research. The conference serves as mechanism for both surgical and radiological specialists to share knowledge, discuss emerging evidence, and collaboratively share in the responsibility of care with the goal of developing individualized care plans for hard to solve cases.

Target Audience: 

Physicians (MD or DO)

Learning Objectives: 

At the completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Identify consultative services to consider for patient with surgical problems.

2. Discuss patient selection for laparoscopic, robotic, and open procedures.

3. Diagnose common surgical complications in all patients with special emphasis in the management of older adult patients.

Accreditation

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

Credit Designation Statement

Sutter Health designates this LIVE activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Other Disciplines: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.

Attendance & Credit Claiming

Text the 6-letter attendance verification code to (916) 866-7913 to claim credit.