On Day 1, experts will discuss chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment, distress and its effects on cognition, delirium, dementia and depression. The course will also host a unique focus on communication of medical concerns with the older cancer patient (including caregivers and family members), evaluation of decision making capacity as well as how to work with an interpreter with patients who suffer from dementia and have a language barrier.
Day 2 of this symposium will consist of communication skills training where participants will learn communication strategies for difficult encounters with older cancer patients and their caregivers. Experiential learning methodology will immerse participants in practicing newly taught skills in a simulated relevant clinical environment.
Continuing education credits will be provided. Please see mskcc.org/aging to see available credit amounts and for more information about the course. You can also review the attached program brochure.
Early registration ends on 9/16/17 with a 15% discount. You can register for one or both days by visiting mskcc.org/aging.
Please contact Ruth Manna, Project Manager (mannar@mskcc.org) or Natalie Gangai, Project Coordinator (gangain@mskcc.org) with any questions.