Our big hearts draw us to oncology patient care - this isn't a field where you can be only half-passionate about your work. It's because of that big heart that burnout is so very real. We don't always get the opportunity to honor our patients' memories the way we want, so we're going to try something:
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Headshot: Alexandra Hill, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT-LANA Within oncology, there's so much to know, mainly because our patients aren't neatly siloed into "just" having cancer. They have other impairments, or impairments that were exacerbated by their cancer & treatments. It's important to know how these other issues can affect our patients & our plans of … Continue reading Ep. 96 – Double Trouble: Dual Board Certifications in Oncology & Women’s Health – Alexandra Hill, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT-LANA
It's time to start cracking down on studying for the Oncology Specialist Certification Exam (at least here at our house). This is my first time studying for the exam, so I'm really excited to be brushing up on all this great stuff & refreshing things I may have forgotten. While the exam can seem really … Continue reading Ep. 95 – 10 Must-Have Study Tools for the Oncology Specialist Certification Exam
Starting this past Sunday through tonight, I’m hosting a free workshop series called “Kickstart Your Oncology Evals,” which will help you know what questions to ask, what tests & measures to perform, & what all that info means in an oncology evaluation. Evals are often the first interactions with our patients, which means we need … Continue reading Ep. 93 – 5 easy to implement tips to kickstart your oncology evals
It's my birthday, so to celebrate, I'm releasing a special Ask Me Anything episode! Y'all had some awesome questions that really made me think, so thank you first of all for sending those in. In this episode, I cover some fun bits about me y'all asked for, as well as some specific oncology rehab stuff … Continue reading Ep. 92 – Ask Me Anything – Birthday Edition!