Rounding at Rush spotlights the work of physicians across the Rush University System for Health, comprised of two community hospitals and Rush University Medical Center, which is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best hospitals. As a leading health system, Rush delivers outstanding patient care, offers the latest treatments, educates the next generation of health care providers, and pursues groundbreaking research. Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, Rush University Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity is being presented without bias and with/without commercial support. Designation Statement Rush University Medical Center designates this internet enduring material activity for a maximum of One (1) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Disclosures The course director(s), planner(s), faculty and reviewer(s) of this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Whether cancer patients are newly diagnosed, currently receiving treatment or having completed treatment, the role of a physiatrist is to optimize their function and quality of life. While physiatry has grown in its incorporation in cancer care nationwide, RUSH is one of a small number of hospitals offering dedicated physical medicine and rehabilitation care for its cancer patients.
Obada Obaisi, MD, is an assistant professor in the RUSH Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is the director of cancer rehabilitation at RUSH University Medical Center.
“My role [as a physiatrist] is to maintain or restore function, minimize symptom burden, maximize independence and ultimately improve quality of life for cancer survivors. Cancer rehabilitation involves a large, multidisciplinary team that includes myself, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, dieticians and psychologists. I often tell patients I'm their quarterback for their function, so I can help identify which of these services the patient may need and coordinate with them based on their impairments.”
CME Link: https://cmetracker.net/RUSH/Publisher?page=pubOpenSub#/event/488832/
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