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Interprofessional Geriatric Oncology 1: Risk Assessment Treatment Options in Older Adults with Cancer

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Interprofessional Geriatric Oncology 1: Risk Assessment Treatment Options in Older Adults with Cancer

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Author(s):  
Tarae Waddell-Terry, MS, Christine Hsieh, MD, Christine Arenson, MD, Andrew Chapman, DO
Sponsor: 
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Geriatric Education Center (GEC)
POGOe Id: 
21178
Date Posted: 
08/01/2012
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
08/01/2012
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Abstract: 

Sixty percent of new cancers are diagnosed in patients 65 years and older. Cancer is the leading cause of death for men and women age 60-79. Healthcare professionals are making strides in addressing this issue through comprehensive risk assessments and exams to identify the issue early; as well as provide the patient with treatment options for care. This module examines geriatric oncology, assessments and treatment options for older adults with cancer.

Educational objectives: 

Upon completion of this module, the participant will be able to:

  1. Provide a geriatric perspective on cancer care
  2. Discuss the importance of individual risk assessment for cancer treatment options
  3. Discuss decision-making points for older adults with cancer and the cultural factors that influence decision-making.
  4. Recognize the legal and ethical concepts that influence health professionals ability to assist in decision-making with patients and families.
  5. Discuss the physiologic effects of cancer and cancer treatment on the nutritional status of older adults and provide methods to assess and offer nutritional support
Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

Technical Requirements and Notes:

This learning module uses Adobe Flash media and may require you to add a browser "plug-in" in order to display properly. Most computers already have this free plug-in installed. But, if yours does not, it is very easy to download and install. Try the module first because the software is "smart" enough to detect the Flash player. If the module doesn't begin, you will be automatically prompted to download the plug-in.

The module contains links to external websites which will open in a new browser window. Your browser's back button will not return to the module, so these new windows should be closed.

In order to track your progress, you must create an account and fill out a brief demographic profile. Once the profile has been created, you can log directly into the course.

Content Categories: 
Caring for the Older Adult
Geriatric Syndromes
Diseases
Intended learner audience: 
Advanced Practice Nursing Student
Caregiver
Nurse Educator
Pharmacists
Pharmacy Students
Fellow
Medical Student Pre-Clerkship
Medical Student Clinical
RN
Entry Level Nursing Student
Patient
Physician Assistant
Practicing Physician/CME
Resident
Social Worker
Therapist
Other Intended Learner Audiences: 
Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
Geriatric Competencies: 
16 HCP: When to override recommendations for treatment
Learning resource types: 
Independent/Self-Directed Learning
Other Learning Resource Type: 
Web module
Discipline/specialty: 
Family Medicine
Intro to Clinical Medicine/Clinical Skills/Doctoring
Oncology
Estimated time to complete: 
30 minutes
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: 
No, I (we) have nothing to disclose.
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Suggested Citation:
Christine Arenson, MD, Dr. Christine Hsieh, MD, Tarae Waddell-Terry, MS and Andrew Chapman, DO. Interprofessional Geriatric Oncology 1: Risk Assessment Treatment Options in Older Adults with Cancer. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2012 Available from: https://pogoe.org/productid/21178