Cancer as Metaphor

Cancer as Metaphor Richard T. Penson, Lidia Schapira, Kristy J. Daniels, Bruce A. Chabner, Thomas J. Lynch Jr. Oncologist 2004; 9: 708-716 Author Information and Disclosures Target Audience: Physicians who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical cancer medicine in risk management and are involved in providing patient care in a cancer care environment. Method of Physician Participation: Read course materials, complete course quiz and evaluation form (optional). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader should be able to: Describe aspects of metaphor in oncology, especially the military metaphor. Explain how the humanities have framed the military metaphor in medicine. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the use of metaphor in the patient-caregiver relationship. The NIH/FAES designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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