Series Description: 

Neuro-oncology tumor board conferences allow neurosurgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, and other oncology professionals to present patient cases in order to educate attendees on new surgical procedures or treatments and receive a consensus of recommendations for treatment. New procedures or journal articles are discussed as well as clinical trial patients may be eligible to enroll in.

Target Audience: 

Physicians (MD or DO)

Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives: 

Upon completion of this learning activity, participants should be able to:

1. Discuss the process for time-sensitive enrollment into open clinical trials for newly diagnosed, or recurrent, brain cancer patients.

2. Review, analyze, and discuss current peer reviewed journal articles on topics relevant to neuro-oncology with the goal of improving quality of care for patients.

3. Demonstrate cultural humility in interactions with families of diverse cultures and belief systems that influence how they perceive health and illness and respond to neuro-oncology diseases, symptoms and treatments.

4. Utilize evidence-based medicine to identify care and treatment options for optimal treatment of complex and unusual neuro-oncology disease presentations.

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.