To Mohs or not to Mohs: Considering the Elderly Patient

Purpose of Activity

To present a comprehensive review of Mohs micrographic surgery for treating non-melanoma skin cancers, while also exploring its appropriateness for elderly patients.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Recall the background information about non-melanoma skin cancers and the use of Mohs micrographic surgery for treating them.
  2. Identify the issues and relevant research surrounding the use of Mohs micrographic surgery for treating elderly patients? non-melanoma skin cancers.
Price: $20.00

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.0 CH
  • DC - BON 1.0 CH
  • KY-BON 1.0 CH
  • GA - BON 1.0 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







Test Code: JDNA0319
Published: Mar/Apr 2019
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 12/16 (75%)
Authors: Kristen Crumpton, RN-BSN
Specialties: Gerontology, Oncology