Caring for Kids with Cancer: The Role of Health Care Providers and Institutions in the Bereaved Parents' Grief Journeys

Miami, FL US
January 17, 2017

The death of a child to cancer is a devastating event that results in profound grief and significant psychosocial and physical morbidities in parents. Families commonly want continued connection with the healthcare team that cared for their child.  Come to this gripping lecture to learn about the unique needs of bereaved parents and the evidence-based interventions clinicians can use in working with these families.

Target Audience

Pediatricians, Oncologists, Hematologists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Hospitalists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Clinical Chaplains, Social Workers and Child Life Specialists.

 

Learning Objectives

  • Examine newer models of bereavement with a focus on the unique needs of bereaved parents.
  • List three interventions clinicians can use in working with bereaved parents.
  • Incorporate support systems into a comprehensive bereavement program for families of children who die from cancer.

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Additional information
Schedule: 

Lecture 6:00 p.m.

Adjourn 7:30 p.m.
 

Course Summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 General certificate of attendance
  • 1.50 Nurse Practitioners
  • 1.50 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 1.50 Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • 1.50 Florida Board of Psychology
Course opens: 
12/20/2016
Course expires: 
02/17/2017
Event starts: 
01/17/2017 - 6:00pm EST
Event ends: 
01/17/2017 - 7:30pm EST
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Baptist Hospital
8900 N. Kendall Dr
5MCVI
Miami, FL 33176
United States

Justin N. Baker, M.D., FAAP, FAAHPM
Associate Member, St. Jude Faculty
Chief, Division of Quality of Life and Palliative Care
Attending Physician, Quality of Life Service
Director, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN

 

Justin N. Baker, M.D., has indicated that neither he nor his spouse/partner have any relevant financial relationships to disclose and that his discussion will not include mention of investigational or off-label usage.

 

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development, and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 General certificate of attendance
  • 1.50 Nurse Practitioners
  • 1.50 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 1.50 Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • 1.50 Florida Board of Psychology
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