Originally presented March 27, 2017 as part of the UNC Cancer Network North Carolina Community College Lecture Series.
Presenters
Jenny Hanspal, RN, BSN, MS, OCN
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Comprehensive Cancer Support Program
Patient & Family Resource Center
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Michelle Gardiner, PharmD, BCOP, CPP
Pharmacist
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Cindy Rogers, JD
Patient Assistance Coordinator
Comprehensive Cancer Support Program
Patient & Family Resource Center
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Julia Rodriguez-O’Donnell, LCSW
Patient Assistance Coordinator
Comprehensive Cancer Support Program
Patient & Family Resource Center
UNC Social Work
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Community Resources for the Patient with Cancer
The presenters will highlight community resources available for the patient with cancer
Learning Outcomes
- Define the different types of cancer treatment facilities available in North Carolina.
- Describe the types of resources that are available to the cancer patient, including: medical resources for different types of cancer, financial resources, legal resources, survivorship, and end of life care.
- Explain how to select credible resources and utilize them in the most effective way possible.
- Discuss resources to access clinical trials.
Resources
Credits Offered
- General Participation
Requirements
To receive a certificate of completion for this course, you must:
- Watch a lecture video recording.
- Complete the lecture post test and obtain a passing score of 75% or higher.
- Complete the course evaluation.
- Select the certificate of participation.
Estimated course completion time: 1 hour