PEDIATRIC CLINICAL CHALLENGES

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.