Series Description: 

Interprofessional recommendations in multiple areas of input regarding GI cancer cases are thoroughly reviewed and discussed, among primary physicians, specialists and surgeons, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the care of the cancer patient. Tumor Board members discuss staging, best practice treatment options, and recommendations for clinical trial participation. Sessions also include a discussion of current emerging evidence and updates on pertinent clinical information in the treatment of these cases.

Target Audience: 

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Pharmacists (PharmD)

Physicians (MD or DO)

Social Workers

Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives: 

After Attending This Activity Learners Should Be Able To:

1. Discuss evidence-based use of diagnostic studies, systemic, and integrative medicine approaches in the treatment of GI Tumors.

2. Evaluate and engage in interprofessional collaboration on multifaceted cases where findings and treatments are not apparent.

3. Demonstrate cultural humility in the ability to deliver culturally appropriate care, free of implicit biases, for families of diverse cultural backgrounds and belief systems. This includes learning from the patients and families directly about how they perceive health and illness as well as respond to various diseases, symptoms, and treatments.

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 RSS activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians, 1.00 continuing professional development contact hours for nurses, 1.00 knowledge-based contact hours for pharmacists, and 1.00 approved continuing education hours for social workers. 1.00 MOC credits for learners who are associated with the following boards, ABS, ABIM, ABP. 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.