Originally presented February 12, 2020, as part of the UNC Cancer Network Patient Centered Care lecture series. This Self-Paced, Online Course expired on March 24, 2021. 

This is a Non-Credit course and does NOT offer continuing education credits.

Presenter

Justin Yopp, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The Role of Patient Support Networks in Cancer Outcomes

Dr. Justin Yopp will discuss the role of social support in cancer care delivery and cancer outcomes. As part of this presentation, Dr. Yopp will also discuss considerations related to caregivers and to patients who do not have immediate caregiver support.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the importance of social support for patients being treated for cancer
• List the challenges facing patients who lack caregiver or social support
• Discuss ways to assist patients in building a social support network

Estimated course completion time: 1 hour

Accreditation

This is a Non-Credit course and does NOT offer continuing education credits.

Disclaimer

Please note: This course was published more than one year ago. The facts and conclusions presented may have since changed and may no longer be accurate. Questions about personal health should always be referred to a physician or other health care professional.