Join us for a two-part webinar to learn more about pediatric clinical challenges. Elana J. Ladas, PhD, RD will start the webinar discussing nutrition during childhood cancer treatment and Mary Pat Turon-Findley will present part two and focus on ethical issues in pediatric care.
Lecture 1: Nutrition During Childhood Cancer Treatment
• Describe how under and overnutrition are important contributors to an oncology patient’s morbidity, mortality, and quality of life.
• Discuss the consequences of cancer in children and the short and long-term implications of nutritional status.
• Discuss evaluation of nutritional status as an essential component of care and possible interventions to ensure optimal growth and development
Lecture 2: Ethical Issues in Pediatric Care
• Describe the updated ASPEN Ethics Position Statement and criteria for pediatric use.
• Review assessment information for ethical support for pediatric patients and families.
• Outline resources for mental health diagnoses and influences in treatment in pediatric patients.
Associate Professor, Global Integrative Medicine Director,
International Initiative for Pediatrics and Nutrition
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, NY, USA
Mary Pat Turon-Findley RD, MED, CMHIMP, LDMS, LD
Registered Dietitian III Behavioral Health
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH, USA
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