Module 6: Cachexia, Anorexia & Fatigue
This module discusses the optimal assessment
and management of patients suffering from a common problem with end-stage
terminal disease.
Module Objectives
Discuss the cachexia-anorexia syndrome with
attention to pathophysiology, clinical assessment, nonpharmacological
interventions and pharmacological interventions
Discuss fatigue and end of life, with attention to pathophysiology,
assessment and management
Presenter
The presenter is Elizabeth McKinnis, DO.
She is the VistaCare Area Medical Director for the Dallas Metros Area and is
based in Dallas, TX.
Click for more information about her and for her
disclosures.
Recording
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recorded
presentation.
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the recording to your computer for later playback.
The recording is in mp3 format, and is playable within
Windows and on
portable mp3 players.
Slides
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presentation (in Acrobat
format).
Post-Test
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quiz.
Reporting & Evaluation
Form
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and Evaluation.
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