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For Immediate Release
Clinicians Nationwide Joining Colorectal Cancer Community of Practice Forum
Live Audioconference to Address Strategies for Improving Care of Patients with CRC
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
6:00 to 6:30 PM ET
Faculty: Thomas H. Cartwright, MD, and John L. Marshall, MD
Cost: Complimentary |
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BALTIMORE, Md—March 2, 2010—Registration is underway for a complimentary, consultative Community of Practice forum with leading oncology experts Thomas H. Cartwright, MD, John L. Marshall, MD. This audioconference will allow oncologists to discuss strategies for overcoming barriers in colorectal cancer (CRC) care.
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FACULTY
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Thomas H. Cartwright, MD
Co-Chairman, US Oncology GI Research
Medical Oncologist
Ocala Oncology Center
Ocala, FL
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John L. Marshall, MD
Professor of Medicine and Oncology
Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology
Georgetown University Hospital
Associate Director, Clinical Research
Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
Washington, DC |
“There have been major advances in the care for patients with colorectal cancer, and although our patients are receiving better care, I think most oncologists would agree with me when I say that we can all do better,” said John L. Marshall, MD, Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology at Georgetown University Hospital.
Changes in CRC detection, treatment, and management make it imperative that clinicians stay abreast of guideline-based recommendations and develop processes for implementing evidence-based practice changes. Audioconference participants can ask questions pertaining to the care of CRC patients in advance or live on the telephone with Drs. Cartwright and Marshall.
“I look forward to sharing strategies with other specialists that will enable physicians to improve several areas of care for patients with CRC, specifically patient safety/supportive care measures, CRC surveillance, and the use of guideline- and evidence-based treatments,” said Thomas H. Cartwright, MD, Co-Chairman of US Oncology GI Research and faculty expert for the complimentary, certified performance improvement (PI) CME initiative, Performance Improvement Strategies in Colorectal Cancer.
Clinicians interested in joining this consultative Community of Practice audioconference can complete a brief online form, e-mail info@med-iq.com, or call (toll-free) 866 858 7434 to register or submit questions in advance.
This activity is part of the complimentary, certified PI CME series, Performance Improvement Strategies in Colorectal Cancer. PI CME has been recognized as an important component of a physician's continuing professional development and may answer multiple credentialing and reporting needs. Use your data from this PI CME series to complete ABIM's Self-Directed PIMand earn credit for ABIM Maintenance of Certification.
“This initiative offers oncology practices nationwide resources to self-assess, apply, and evaluate their current practice to optimize CRC patient care,” said Dr. Cartwright. To learn more about the educational resources available in this certified CME series, visit www.pi-iq.com/crc.
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