Advances in Multidisciplinary Cancer Care 2017
Conference Information
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Communication Beyond Words:
Strategies for Connecting with Patients
Join the UW Carbone Cancer Center on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 at the Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin, for the 16th Annual Fall Cancer Conference.
This activity is designed for individuals who are involved in cancer treatment and education of cancer patients and their families: oncology physicians, primary care physicians, oncology nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical research associates, health educators, social workers, psychologists, chaplains and other interested health care professionals involved in cancer care. Patients, caregivers and community members are also encouraged to attend.
Credit
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP), the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, and the Wisconsin Cancer Council. The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statements
American Medical Association (AMA)
The University of Wisconsin-Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and Iowa Board of Nursing
The University of Wisconsin-Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 ANCC contact hours (6.6 Iowa contact hours). The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing is Iowa Board of Nursing provider 350.
Continuing Education Units
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, as a member of the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA), authorizes this program for 0.55 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 5.5 hours.
Need
Communication between health care professionals and patients, caregivers and family members is not always clearly focused and therefore creates problems that have far-reaching effects.
Effective doctor-patient communication is a central clinical function in building a therapeutic doctor-patient relationship, which is the heart and art of medicine. This is important in the delivery of high-quality health care. Much patient dissatisfaction and many complaints are due to breakdown in the doctor-patient relationship. However, many doctors tend to overestimate their ability in communication.
Intended Audience
This activity is designed for individuals who are involved in cancer treatment and education of cancer patients and their families: oncology physicians, primary care physicians, oncology nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical research associates, health educators, social workers, psychologists, chaplains and other interested health care professionals involved in cancer care. Patients, caregivers and community members are also encouraged to attend.
Elements of Competence
This activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the American Board of Medical Specialties areas of patient care and procedural skills, medical knowledge, and professionalism.
This activity also focuses on the interprofessional competencies of roles/responsibilities and teams/teamwork.
Learning Objectives
This activity is designed to educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers about issues related to communications in cancer care. Learning objectives for this conference include:
- State three core principles of effective communication with vulnerable populations.
- Identify resources to assist your patients who have sexual issues after treatment.
- Explain how language barriers impact access to and feelings about care.
- Name the rules of improv that facilitate empathic communication.
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Demonstrate three methods to improve effective medication use with all patients, especially adults with low literacy.
- Communicate methods to develop and launch digital tools and programs at your organization to support patients and family members.
- Summarize the sources and consequences of stress and burnout in a changing landscape of healthcare.
- Describe health disparities and barriers to care for LGBTQ patients with special attention to oncology.
- Illustrate three techniques to improve the understanding of health information for all patients, especially those with low health literacy.
- Outline strategies for successfully having difficult conversations with patients.
- Identify strategies to assist patients in identifying informational resources relevant to their cancer experience.
- List the benefits of utilizing humor during patient interactions.
Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin-Madison ICEP that the faculty, authors, planners and other persons who may influence content of this CE activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests in order to allow CE staff to identify and resolve any potential conflicts of interest. Faculty must also disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). Detailed disclosures will be made in the activity handout materials.
Conference Agenda
Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
7:15-8am | Registration (Continental breakfast with exhibitors) |
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8-8:05am | Welcome and Introductions |
Howard Bailey, MD Director UW Carbone Cancer Center Noelle LoConte, MD Associate Professor UW Carbone Cancer Center |
8:05-8:55am |
Lessons Learned from 25 Years of Health Communication Research to Eliminate Health Disparities |
Matthew Kreuter, PhD, MPH Professor of Public Health Associate Dean for Public Health The Brown School, Washington University, St. Louis |
9-10am | Attend one of these workshops: | |
A Wish for Women: Improving Sexual Wellness After Cancer |
Lori Seaborne, PA-C Physician Assistant and Certified Sexuality Counselor UW Breast Center
Joanne Rash, PA-C Physician Assistant UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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Improv4Health Professionals: Cultivating Close Listening, Authenticity, Spontaneity and Empathy |
Amy Zelenski, PhD Assistant Professor UW Department of Medicine |
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Overcoming Language Barriers to Deliver Cancer Care |
Elizabeth Jacobs, MD, MAPP Professor and Vice Chair for Health Services Research UW School of Medicine and Public Health |
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Care Anywhere: How Digital Tools Can Transform The Cancer Patient Journey |
Elsa Jacobson Director, Telehealth and Ambulatory Access UW Health
Sarah Orth Program Manager, Telehealth Operations UW Health |
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10-10:15am | Break Visit with Symposium Exhibitors |
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10:15-11:05am | Health Literacy and Patient Engagement: What You Can Do to Improve Cancer Care |
Paul Smith, MD Professor UW Department of Family Medicine and Community Health |
11:10am-Noon | Creating Change in an Ever-Changing Health Care Environment |
Shilagh Mirgain, PhD Senior Psychologist UW Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation |
12:05-12:55pm | Lunch | |
1-2pm | Attend one of these workshops: | |
Successfully Negotiating Difficult Conversations with Patients |
Tracy Schroepfer, MSW, PhD Associate Professor UW-Madison School of Social Work |
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HealthCare Without Compromise for our LGBTQ Oncology Patients |
Deanna Blanchard, MSN, RN-BC Nursing Education Specialist UW Health
Betsy Bazur-Leidy, RN, BSN, CPN Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic American Family Children's Hospital |
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8 Steps to Better Health Literacy: Practical Strategies You Can Start Using Tomorrow |
Steve Sparks, MS Health Literacy Director Wisconsin Health Literacy |
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Laughing in the Face of Cancer? Incorporating Humor Into Cancer Care |
Stephen Rose, MD Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology Associate Professor, UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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2-3pm | Conversing with Cancer: How to Ask Questions, Find and Share Information and Make the Best Decisions | Lisa Sparks, PhD
Dean, School of Communication |
3-3:20pm | Synthesis of Day/Wrap Up/Evaluation | Noelle LoConte, MD UW Carbone Cancer Center |