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The Role of the Primary Care Team in Cancer Care

Target Audience: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians

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Course Overview

The role of the primary care team in cancer care is multifaceted and vital to patients' overall health and well-being. By fostering a holistic approach to cancer care, primary care teams can optimize their patients' physical and emotional well-being, ultimately leading to better health outcomes. Healthcare providers should have a comprehensive understanding of how to implement evidence-based screening protocols, promote lifestyle modifications, and facilitate timely referrals to oncology specialists. Additionally, care providers must understand how to address the psychosocial challenges faced by patients with cancer and their families. This continuing education activity will provide healthcare providers with information on key areas of cancer prevention, early detection, and screening recommendations. It will also discuss the complexities of managing comorbid conditions in cancer patients, emphasizing the importance of coordinated care to optimize treatment outcomes and improve quality of life. Finally, participants will learn effective communication techniques for educating patients and their families about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, side-effect management, and self-care practices.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Describe the function of the primary care team in the context of cancer care
  • Identify key responsibilities of primary care providers in cancer prevention, early detection, and screening
  • Recognize the psychosocial challenges faced by cancer patients and their families, and how to facilitate access to appropriate mental health and support services
  • Educate patients and their families about cancer diagnosis, treatment options, side effect management, and self-care practices

Faculty

Authors & Activity Planners
Liz Fredrickson, PharmD, BCPS
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Liz Fredrickson is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy. She serves as the Director of Instructional Labs and is course director for the Basic Pharmaceutics Lab and Parenteral Products and Parenteral Products Lab courses.
L. Austin Fredrickson, MD, FACP
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Dr. Fredrickson is an assistant professor of internal medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University, where he serves as core faculty and teaches diagnostics, therapeutics, clinical skills, and health humanities. He is board-certified in general internal medicine and practices rural primary care.
Additional Faculty & Reviewers
Liz Fredrickson, PharmD, BCPS
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Liz Fredrickson is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy. She serves as the Director of Instructional Labs and is course director for the Basic Pharmaceutics Lab and Parenteral Products and Parenteral Products Lab courses.
L. Austin Fredrickson, MD, FACP
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Dr. Fredrickson is an assistant professor of internal medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University, where he serves as core faculty and teaches diagnostics, therapeutics, clinical skills, and health humanities. He is board-certified in general internal medicine and practices rural primary care.

I. Introduction
II. The Importance of the Primary Care Team in Cancer Care
III. The Roles of Primary Care Team Members in Cancer Care
IV. Cancer Prevention and Screening
V. Management of Comorbid Conditions
VI. Psychosocial Challenges
VII. Patient, Family, and Caregiver Education
VIII. Summary

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  1. Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures
  2. Attend and participate in the live webinar
  3. Complete an evaluation

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Faculty Planner Disclosure

The following individuals were involved in planning, developing, and/or authoring this activity: L. Austin Fredrickson, MD, FACP; Liz Fredrickson, PharmD, BCPS; and Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS. None of the individuals involved in developing this activity has a conflict of interest or financial relationships related to the subject matter. There are no financial relationships or commercial or financial support relevant to this activity to report or disclose by RxCe.com or any of the individuals involved in the development of this activity.

Unlabeled Use Disclosure

The information provided in this course is general in nature, and it is designed solely to provide participants with continuing education credit(s). This course and materials are not meant to substitute for the independent, professional judgment of any participant regarding that participant’s professional practice, including but not limited to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and/or health management. Medical and pharmacy practices, rules, and laws vary from state to state, and this course does not cover the laws of each state; therefore, participants must consult the laws of their state as they relate to their professional practice. Healthcare professionals must consult their employer, healthcare facility, hospital, or other organization for guidelines, protocols, and procedures to follow. The information provided in this course does not replace those guidelines, protocols, and procedures, but is for academic purposes only, and this course’s limited purpose is for the completion of continuing education credits. Participants are advised and acknowledge that information related to medications, their administration, dosing, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, warnings, precautions, or accepted uses is constantly changing. Any person taking this course understands that such a person must make an independent review of medication information before any patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or health management. Any discussion of off-label use of any medication, device, or procedure is informational only, and such uses are not endorsed hereby. Nothing contained in this course represents the opinions, views, judgments, or conclusions of RxCe.com LLC. RxCe.com LLC is not liable or responsible to any person for any inaccuracy, error, or omission with respect to this course or course material.

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Course #: RJL262