Learning Objectives
At the completion of this session, the participant will be better able to
 

• Review current state of the knowledge pertaining to colon cancer, including risk factors, screening guidelines, pathophysiology and staging, and nationally accepted standards of practice for patient management
• Identify clinical practice implications of emerging clinical trial data relevant to colorectal cancer
• Outline approaches to facilitating nurse-physician-pharmacist collaboration in the incorporation of evidence-based interventions into individualized patient care plans
• Using a case study approach, formulate individualized patient care and education plans that
  • Incorporate emerging clinical trial data relevant to therapeutic regimens for treatment and toxicity management
  • Integrate strategies to assist patients in meeting the challenges of cancer survivorship
  • Address unique clinical issues faced by special patient populations (ie, the elderly, those with liver metastases)

This activity has been designed to provide continuing education that is focused on specific objectives. In selecting educational activities clinicians should pay special attention to the relevance of the objectives and the application to their particular needs. The intent of all Meniscus Educational Institute educational opportunities is to provide learning that will improve patient care. Clinicians are encouraged to reflect on this activity and its applicability to their own patient population.