AOSW 2010 Conference - SAVE THE DATE!
Phoenix Rising: Oncology Social Work Leading the Way into the Next 25 Years
The 26th Annual Conference
Wyndham Phoenix Hotel
Phoenix, Arizona
May 12-14, 2010
The phoenix is a mythical bird that appears in different forms throughout various cultures, symbolizing hope, rebirth, and transformation. According to legend, the phoenix bursts into flame, is reduced to ashes, and arises anew. There are many metaphorical applications of this myth to be found within oncology social work.
For the person with cancer, the diagnosis itself is life-changing; the potential for transformation is born. One's perspective on life becomes juxtaposed between life before cancer and life with cancer. Adaptation to change becomes the "new normal." As one looks beyond the individual, this model has parallels to the broader healthcare environment.
Looking to the future, oncology social workers are challenged to lead the way for all those impacted by cancer. In a time of proposed change and reform in healthcare priorities, AOSW continues to provide leadership. The field of oncology social work and the larger healthcare system are perched for innovation, creative change and regeneration.
Conference Objectives:
- To explore the ethical issues inherent in the cancer experience
- To enhance understanding of the spectrum of palliative and end-of-life care
- To explore issues related to the special needs of veterans
- To understand the connection between evidence-based research and implications for practice
- To promote and integrate complementary and alternative medicine options towards quality of life
- To advance excellence in psychosocial interventions
- To identify models of patient navigation
- To improve awareness of the unique issues for underserved and diverse populations
- To enhance skills in providing care throughout the survivorship continuum
- To develop social work competence in pain & symptom management
- To highlight innovative practice in the implementation of the Institute Of Medicine (IOM) report
We look forward to seeing you in Phoenix!
NEW! The Online Abstract Submissions for the AOSW 2010 conference in Phoenix are now open. Submission deadline date is September 14, 2009.
2010 Conference Committee
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2009 Conference
AOSW 2009 Conference
2009 Agenda and Handouts
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Wednesday May 6 • Thursday May 7 • Friday May 8
2009 Conference Agenda (PDF)
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