To improve the knowledge of its physician staff, the Westerly Hospital offers a Continuing Medical Education program (CME) overseen by a committee comprised of a physician chairman, coordinator, several physician members, and representation from the hospital administration. The Hospital's program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
Listed below are the upcoming Continuing Medical Education courses being offered at The Westerly Hospital. For more information on these courses, or questions about our Continuing Medical Education program, please contact Cheryl Baker at cbaker@westerlyhospital.org or 401-348-3948.
The Westerly Hospital is accredited by the Rhode Island Medical Society to sponsor intrastate continuing medical education for physicians. The Westerly Hospital designates these educational activities for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and they qualifies for up to 1.0 AAFP Prescribed Credit. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
December 6
Palliative Care: An Evidence-Based Approach
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The Westerly Hospital, Henry J. Nardone Conference Center
Presented by Rebecca Vanasse, MD
Dr. Vanasse will discuss:
- Options for the dying patient & when/why an oncology patient should be referred to actively palliative care even when they are not dying?
- Setting of hospice
- When to consider hospice - who should broach the issue – internist or oncologist?
- Collaborative approach between the internist and oncologist
- Medications used in the hospice patient
- Adequate pain control - guidelines and suggestions
- Services available in our community