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Episodes

Monday Apr 04, 2022
Overcoming barriers to PrEP to optimize uptake and adherence
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
touchMDT for touchINFECTIOUSDISEASES
Listen to an HIV specialist and clinical pharmacist discuss PrEP and how factors affecting adherence may be overcome in different populations at risk of HIV infection.
The multidisciplinary team
- HIV Specialist: Dr Laura Waters, London, UK
- Clinical Pharmacist: Ms Fiona Marra, Glasgow, UK
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent medical education grant from ViiV Healthcare UK Ltd. This activity is provided by touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchinfectiousdiseases.com/education/mdt-hiv-art-adherence/

Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Sharing data to improve outcomes in LACC: What’s on the horizon?
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
touchMDT for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to a gynaecologic oncologist, a clinical oncologist, and a radiation oncologist discuss the role of the MDT in implementing change to best practice care and the importance of keeping up to date with the latest clinical trial data.
The multidisciplinary team
- Gynaecologic oncologist: Prof. Bradley Monk, USA
- Clinical oncologist: Dr Mary McCormack, UK
- Radiation oncologist: Prof. Cyrus Chargari, France
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent medical education grant from AstraZeneca. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchoncologyime.org/optimizing-mdt-care-for-locally-advanced-cervical-cancer/

Thursday Mar 31, 2022
MDT: Optimizing the patient journey in LACC: Can we reduce the burden?
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
touchMDT for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to a gynaecologic oncologist and nurse practitioner discuss the prognostic risk factors for patients with LACC and how best to support patients throughout their treatment journey for optimal outcomes.
The multidisciplinary team
- Gynaecologic oncologist: Prof. Bradley Monk, USA
- Nurse practitioner: Ms Kathleen Smith, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent medical education request from AstraZeneca. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchoncology.com/cme/optimizing-mdt-care-for-locally-advanced-cervical-cancer/

Thursday Mar 31, 2022
MDT: Current treatment of LACC: Where are we now?
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
touchMDT for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to a clinical oncologist and a radiation oncologist discuss current treatment approaches for patients with locally advanced cervical cancer using a patient case to illustrate best practice with the standard of care; ongoing clinical trials are also highlighted.
The multidisciplinary team
- Clinical oncologist: Dr Mary McCormack, UK
- Radiation oncologist: Prof. Cyrus Chargari, France
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent medical education request from AstraZeneca. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website:
https://touchoncology.com/cme/optimizing-mdt-care-for-locally-advanced-cervical-cancer/

Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
MDT and patient perspectives on overcoming the challenges of implementing SDM in EBC
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
touchMDT for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to key experts from a multidisciplinary team, plus an EBC survivor, discuss the challenges around implementing SDM for patients with EBC, and how they may be overcome.
The multidisciplinary team
- Oncology surgeon: Prof. Dr Michael Gnant, Vienna, Austria
- EBC survivor: Ms Evelyn Ong, Singapore, Republic of Singapore
- Medical oncologist: Prof. Frances Boyle, Sydney, Australia
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Lilly USA, LLC (Lilly) Alliance. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchoncologyime.org/mdt-optimizing-shared-decision-making-in-ebc/

Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
MDT perspectives on evidence for the effects of SDM on patient outcomes in EBC
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
touchMDT for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to key experts from a multidisciplinary team discuss the evidence and share real-world insights from their own clinical practice on the effects SDM has on patient outcomes in EBC.
The multidisciplinary team
- Nurse specialist: Prof. Dr Khatijah Lim Abdullah, Selangor, Malaysia
- Medical oncologist: Prof. Frances Boyle, Sydney, Australia
- Oncology surgeon: Prof. Dr Michael Gnant, Vienna, Austria
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent medical education grant from Lilly USA, LLC (Lilly) Alliance. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchoncologyime.org/mdt-optimizing-shared-decision-making-in-ebc/

Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
MDT and patient perspectives on essential elements of successful SDM in EBC
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
touchMDT for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to key experts from a multidisciplinary team, plus an EBC survivor, share their perspectives and own experiences with SDM in EBC, and explore key elements essential for its successful implementation.
The multidisciplinary team
- Medical oncologist: Prof. Frances Boyle, Sydney, Australia
- Nurse specialist: Prof. Dr Khatijah Lim Abdullah, Selangor, Malaysia
- EBC survivor: Ms Evelyn Ong, Singapore, Republic of Singapore
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent medical education grant from Lilly USA, LLC (Lilly). This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchoncologyime.org/mdt-optimizing-shared-decision-making-in-ebc/

Thursday Mar 24, 2022
MDT: Sharing data to improve outcomes in LACC: What’s on the horizon?
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
touchMDT for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to a gynaecologic oncologist, a clinical oncologist, and a radiation oncologist discuss the role of the MDT in implementing change to best practice care and the importance of keeping up to date with the latest clinical trial data.
The multidisciplinary team
- Gynaecologic oncologist: Prof. Bradley Monk
- Clinical oncologist: Dr Mary McCormack, UK
- Radiation oncologist: Prof. Cyrus Chargari, France
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent medical education request from AstraZeneca. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchoncologyime.org/mdt-optimizing-shared-decision-making-in-ebc/

Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Considering the complete picture in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
touchSATELLITE SYMPOSIUM for touchOPHTHALMOLOGY
Listen to three leading experts discuss diagnosis, treatment and care provision for patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), with updates on the latest data for immunotherapy treatment options and guidance on how to support the holistic management of patients through multidisciplinary teams.
The experts
- Prof. Sean Pittock (Chair), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Dr Amy Kunchok, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Prof. Dean Wingerchuk, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent medical education grant from Alexion Pharmaceuticals. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchophthalmologyime.org/nmosd-diagnosis-management/

Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Considering the complete picture in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
touchSATELLITE SYMPOSIUM for touchNEUROLOGY
Listen to three leading experts discuss diagnosis, treatment and care provision for patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), with updates on the latest data for immunotherapy treatment options and guidance on how to support the holistic management of patients through multidisciplinary teams.
The Experts:
- Prof. Sean Pittock (Chair), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Dr Amy Kunchok, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Prof. Dean Wingerchuk, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent medical education grant from Alexion Pharmaceuticals. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchneurology.com/cme/nmosd-diagnosis-management/