Quality Of Life And End Of Life Considerations For Cancer Patients And Their Families

Original Presentation Date:
12/11/2024
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Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CPEV, DACAW

$20 - $40 (Non-CE / CE Eligible)
Free for Premium Membership subscribers

Dr. Kathleen Cooney - a certified veterinary hospice and palliative care veterinarian, end-of-life expert, and Diplomate of the American College of Animal Welfare - provides guidance on how to assess the quality of life of cancer patients and speak with caregivers when it comes to end-of-life decision making.


Running time: 42 mins
Approved for 0.75 hrs of CE credit by AAVSB RACE and NY State

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