1st Annual Interdisciplinary Pediatric Palliative Oncology Symposium

1st Annual Interdisciplinary Pediatric Palliative Oncology Symposium is organized by St Jude Children's Research Hospital and would be held during Jun 8 - 9, 2017 at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, United States Of America. This cme conference has been approved with a maximum of 14.5 hours of Type I CE credits.

Focus
focused on the comprehensive care of children with cancer and their families. Featured experts and a panel of bereaved parents will cover a host of challenging subjects, including communication of difficult news, ethical issues in pediatric oncology, management of refractory pain and complex symptoms, and legacy building and bereavement care.
Target Audience
providers caring for children with cancer and their families, including physicians (oncologists, palliative care specialists, pediatricians), advance practice nurses, nurses and psychosocial professionals (psychologists, social workers, child life specialists, chaplains, etc.).
Objectives
• Use ethical principles to guide complex medical decision making in pediatric oncology
• Manage complex and refractory symptoms using an integrated care approach