Evaluation of Learning Objectives

A Physician's Guide to Pain and Symptom Management

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To assess the effectiveness of the course material, we ask that you evaluate your achievement of each learning objective on a scale of A to D (A=excellent, B=good, C=fair, D=unsatisfactory). Please indicate your responses next to each learning objective and submit it as part of the course assignment.

1. Discuss psychological problems faced by patients newly diagnosed with cancer. A B C D
2. Identify common side effects of opioid medications. A B C D
3. Identify strategies to increase compliance with medication orders. A B C D
4. Identify ways to help patients and families transition from active treatment to comfort care. A B C D
5. Explain how to deal with requests for patient-assisted suicide. A B C D
6. Identify social, cultural, and familial attitudes that can affect assessment and treatment of cancer pain. A B C D
7. Explain the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the treatment of cancer pain. A B C D
8. Explain common mind-body interventions used for pain management. A B C D
9. Discuss the role of a palliative care team. A B C D
10. Explain how to provide support for families of dying patients. A B C D