Case Review – July 2024
Not All Cancers Are The Same: One Patient’s Story
When:
Jul 18, 2024 | 5pm – 6:30pm (PT)
Where:
Online via Zoom (Register Here)
Cost:
Professional Members of HealthAdvocateX, in good standing, the event is free to attend. Non-members the cost is $40. It is also available for 1.0 BCPA CE for $15.
This case review highlights crucial teaching points: not all cancers are terminal, emphasizing the importance of individualized prognosis and hope. It underscores the necessity of aligning treatment plans with the patient’s wishes, ensuring their autonomy and comfort. Additionally, it advocates for routine psychiatric evaluations for patients enduring long hospital stays, addressing mental health to enhance overall patient care and outcomes.
Teaching points:
1) One cannot assume all cancer diagnosis by name as there are certain subtypes with different outcomes.
2) Clients’ wishes of treatment always come first, even before family/doctor/advocate.
3) Always ask if a psych evaluation would be beneficial for a client with a long hospital stay.
4) If a client continues to have a recurrent infection, ask for an explanation.
CE will be in Mental Health, General Education and Ethics
About The Speaker –
Dr. Chris Price practiced as a general cardiologist for over 20 years until he retired in 2017. While working at The Everett Clinic and EvergreenHealth, he served in leadership positions including Department Chair and Director of Non-Invasive Cardiology. He has always been a dedicated patient advocate, whether that was for his own patients or his family friends. After experiencing a personal health issue that led to his early retirement, he became even more interested in patient advocacy and started his own business, Call Doctor Chris, to continue this passion and serve others in Washington state and beyond. He received his MD from Creighton University School of Medicine and his BS from Santa Clara University.